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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.12, 25,279.56 and 9,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.12, 25,279.56 and 9,452.40 is: 14,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.12 : 25,279.56 = 9,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.12/25,279.56 = 9,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.12x = 25,279.56 × 9,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.12x = 238,952,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,952,512.94/16,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.22

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