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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.80, 25,391.58 and 9,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.80, 25,391.58 and 9,910.74 is: 14,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.80 : 25,391.58 = 9,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.80/25,391.58 = 9,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.80x = 25,391.58 × 9,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.80x = 251,649,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,649,347.57/16,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.67

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