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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.96, 25,095.84 and 8,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.96, 25,095.84 and 8,933.52 is: 13,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.96 : 25,095.84 = 8,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.96/25,095.84 = 8,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.96x = 25,095.84 × 8,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.96x = 224,194,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,194,188.56/16,728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.56

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