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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.32, 25,186.23 and 9,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.32, 25,186.23 and 9,769.58 is: 14,638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.32 : 25,186.23 = 9,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.32/25,186.23 = 9,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.32x = 25,186.23 × 9,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.32x = 246,058,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,058,762.95/16,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.24

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