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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.95, 24,764.30 and 9,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.95, 24,764.30 and 9,132.52 is: 13,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.95 : 24,764.30 = 9,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.95/24,764.30 = 9,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.95x = 24,764.30 × 9,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.95x = 226,160,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,160,425.96/16,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.17

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