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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.96, 25,092.84 and 8,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.96, 25,092.84 and 8,931.52 is: 13,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.96 : 25,092.84 = 8,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.96/25,092.84 = 8,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.96x = 25,092.84 × 8,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.96x = 224,117,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,117,202.32/16,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.56

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