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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.40, 25,375.20 and 9,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.40, 25,375.20 and 9,011.20 is: 13,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.40 : 25,375.20 = 9,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.40/25,375.20 = 9,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.40x = 25,375.20 × 9,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.40x = 228,661,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,661,002.24/16,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.32

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