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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.74, 25,171.04 and 9,861.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.74, 25,171.04 and 9,861.50 is: 14,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.74 : 25,171.04 = 9,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.74/25,171.04 = 9,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.74x = 25,171.04 × 9,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.74x = 248,224,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,224,210.96/16,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.96

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