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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.63, 25,390.58 and 9,914.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.63, 25,390.58 and 9,914.41 is: 14,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.63 : 25,390.58 = 9,914.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.63/25,390.58 = 9,914.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.63x = 25,390.58 × 9,914.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.63x = 251,732,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,732,620.26/16,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.72

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