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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.32, 25,386.72 and 9,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.32, 25,386.72 and 9,015.64 is: 13,522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.32 : 25,386.72 = 9,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.32/25,386.72 = 9,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.32x = 25,386.72 × 9,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.32x = 228,877,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,877,528.30/16,925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.79

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