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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.72, 25,184.34 and 6,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.72, 25,184.34 and 6,401.04 is: 9,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.72 : 25,184.34 = 6,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.72/25,184.34 = 6,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.72x = 25,184.34 × 6,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.72x = 161,205,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205,967.71/16,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.32

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