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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.32, 25,435.50 and 9,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.32, 25,435.50 and 9,151.96 is: 13,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.32 : 25,435.50 = 9,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.32/25,435.50 = 9,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.32x = 25,435.50 × 9,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.32x = 232,784,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,784,678.58/16,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.73

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