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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.52, 25,273.20 and 9,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.52, 25,273.20 and 9,464.08 is: 14,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.52 : 25,273.20 = 9,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.52/25,273.20 = 9,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.52x = 25,273.20 × 9,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.52x = 239,187,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,187,586.66/16,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.30

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