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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.32, 25,398.68 and 9,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.32, 25,398.68 and 9,536.24 is: 14,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.32 : 25,398.68 = 9,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.32/25,398.68 = 9,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.32x = 25,398.68 × 9,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.32x = 242,207,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,207,908.16/16,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.91

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