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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.52, 25,425.42 and 9,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.52, 25,425.42 and 9,181 is: 13,756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.52 : 25,425.42 = 9,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.52/25,425.42 = 9,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.52x = 25,425.42 × 9,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.52x = 233,430,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,430,781.02/16,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.70

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