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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.46, 25,221.32 and 9,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.46, 25,221.32 and 9,785.94 is: 14,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.46 : 25,221.32 = 9,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.46/25,221.32 = 9,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.46x = 25,221.32 × 9,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.46x = 246,814,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,814,324.24/16,799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.80

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