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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.52, 25,461.68 and 9,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.52, 25,461.68 and 9,232.54 is: 13,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.52 : 25,461.68 = 9,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.52/25,461.68 = 9,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.52x = 25,461.68 × 9,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.52x = 235,076,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,076,064.41/16,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.76

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