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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.64, 25,368.93 and 9,522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.64, 25,368.93 and 9,522.39 is: 14,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.64 : 25,368.93 = 9,522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.64/25,368.93 = 9,522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.64x = 25,368.93 × 9,522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.64x = 241,572,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,572,845.34/16,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.57

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