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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.97, 25,272.11 and 8,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.97, 25,272.11 and 8,953.76 is: 13,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.97 : 25,272.11 = 8,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.97/25,272.11 = 8,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.97x = 25,272.11 × 8,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.97x = 226,280,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,280,236.50/16,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.73

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