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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.82, 25,179.49 and 9,765.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.82, 25,179.49 and 9,765.07 is: 14,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.82 : 25,179.49 = 9,765.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.82/25,179.49 = 9,765.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.82x = 25,179.49 × 9,765.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.82x = 245,879,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,879,395.05/16,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.48

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