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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.62, 25,245.73 and 9,025.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.62, 25,245.73 and 9,025.32 is: 13,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.62 : 25,245.73 = 9,025.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.62/25,245.73 = 9,025.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.62x = 25,245.73 × 9,025.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.62x = 227,850,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,850,847.07/16,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.90

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