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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.52, 25,343.66 and 9,102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.52, 25,343.66 and 9,102.76 is: 13,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.52 : 25,343.66 = 9,102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.52/25,343.66 = 9,102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.52x = 25,343.66 × 9,102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.52x = 230,697,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,697,254.50/16,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.00

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