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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.52, 23,429.62 and 9,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.52, 23,429.62 and 9,525.64 is: 13,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.52 : 23,429.62 = 9,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.52/23,429.62 = 9,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.52x = 23,429.62 × 9,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.52x = 223,182,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,182,125.46/16,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.52

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