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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.78, 25,191.27 and 9,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.78, 25,191.27 and 9,785.30 is: 14,649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.78 : 25,191.27 = 9,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.78/25,191.27 = 9,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.78x = 25,191.27 × 9,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.78x = 246,504,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,504,134.33/16,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,649.51

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