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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.47, 25,269.86 and 8,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.47, 25,269.86 and 8,952.26 is: 13,424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.47 : 25,269.86 = 8,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.47/25,269.86 = 8,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.47x = 25,269.86 × 8,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.47x = 226,222,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,222,252.91/16,851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.49

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