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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,879.52, 25,330.16 and 9,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,879.52, 25,330.16 and 9,093.76 is: 13,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,879.52 : 25,330.16 = 9,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,879.52/25,330.16 = 9,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,879.52x = 25,330.16 × 9,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,879.52x = 230,346,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,346,395.80/16,879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.50

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