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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.52, 25,237.56 and 9,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.52, 25,237.56 and 9,049.52 is: 13,573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.52 : 25,237.56 = 9,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.52/25,237.56 = 9,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.52x = 25,237.56 × 9,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.52x = 228,387,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,387,803.97/16,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.89

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