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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.82, 25,396.43 and 9,534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.82, 25,396.43 and 9,534.74 is: 14,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.82 : 25,396.43 = 9,534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.82/25,396.43 = 9,534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.82x = 25,396.43 × 9,534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.82x = 242,148,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,148,356.98/16,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.66

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