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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.52, 25,274.70 and 9,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.52, 25,274.70 and 9,465.08 is: 14,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.52 : 25,274.70 = 9,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.52/25,274.70 = 9,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.52x = 25,274.70 × 9,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.52x = 239,227,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,227,057.48/16,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.80

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