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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.52, 25,358.66 and 9,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.52, 25,358.66 and 9,112.76 is: 13,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.52 : 25,358.66 = 9,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.52/25,358.66 = 9,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.52x = 25,358.66 × 9,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.52x = 231,087,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,087,382.50/16,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.01

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