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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.02, 25,390.32 and 9,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.02, 25,390.32 and 9,532 is: 14,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.02 : 25,390.32 = 9,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.02/25,390.32 = 9,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.02x = 25,390.32 × 9,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.02x = 242,020,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,020,530.24/16,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.38

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