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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842, 25,266.64 and 6,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842, 25,266.64 and 6,453.76 is: 9,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842 : 25,266.64 = 6,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842/25,266.64 = 6,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842x = 25,266.64 × 6,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842x = 163,064,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,064,830.57/16,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.03

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