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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.62, 25,398.68 and 9,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.62, 25,398.68 and 9,537.54 is: 14,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.62 : 25,398.68 = 9,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.62/25,398.68 = 9,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.62x = 25,398.68 × 9,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.62x = 242,240,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,240,926.45/16,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.66

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