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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.76, 25,421.65 and 9,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.76, 25,421.65 and 9,053.84 is: 13,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.76 : 25,421.65 = 9,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.76/25,421.65 = 9,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.76x = 25,421.65 × 9,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.76x = 230,163,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,163,592.56/16,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.76

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