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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.52, 25,407.92 and 4,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.52, 25,407.92 and 4,625.52 is: 6,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.52 : 25,407.92 = 4,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.52/25,407.92 = 4,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.52x = 25,407.92 × 4,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.52x = 117,524,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,524,842.12/16,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.73

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