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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.76, 25,250.16 and 9,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.76, 25,250.16 and 9,036.96 is: 13,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.76 : 25,250.16 = 9,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.76/25,250.16 = 9,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.76x = 25,250.16 × 9,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.76x = 228,184,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,184,685.91/16,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.63

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