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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.51, 25,374.56 and 9,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.51, 25,374.56 and 9,521.41 is: 14,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.51 : 25,374.56 = 9,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.51/25,374.56 = 9,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.51x = 25,374.56 × 9,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.51x = 241,601,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,601,589.33/16,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.50

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