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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.32, 25,190.73 and 9,772.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.32, 25,190.73 and 9,772.58 is: 14,642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.32 : 25,190.73 = 9,772.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.32/25,190.73 = 9,772.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.32x = 25,190.73 × 9,772.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.32x = 246,178,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,178,298.23/16,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,642.74

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