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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.60, 25,209.90 and 9,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.60, 25,209.90 and 9,779.40 is: 14,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.60 : 25,209.90 = 9,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.60/25,209.90 = 9,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.60x = 25,209.90 × 9,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.60x = 246,537,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,537,696.06/16,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.10

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