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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.47, 25,271.36 and 8,953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.47, 25,271.36 and 8,953.26 is: 13,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.47 : 25,271.36 = 8,953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.47/25,271.36 = 8,953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.47x = 25,271.36 × 8,953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.47x = 226,261,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,261,056.63/16,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.99

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