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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.23, 25,272.51 and 8,954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.23, 25,272.51 and 8,954.02 is: 13,427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.23 : 25,272.51 = 8,954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.23/25,272.51 = 8,954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.23x = 25,272.51 × 8,954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.23x = 226,290,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,290,559.99/16,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.13

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