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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.59, 25,413.98 and 9,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.59, 25,413.98 and 9,032.76 is: 13,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.59 : 25,413.98 = 9,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.59/25,413.98 = 9,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.59x = 25,413.98 × 9,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.59x = 229,558,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,558,336.82/16,938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.39

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