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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.65, 25,327.40 and 6,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.65, 25,327.40 and 6,359.45 is: 9,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.65 : 25,327.40 = 6,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.65/25,327.40 = 6,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.65x = 25,327.40 × 6,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.65x = 161,068,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,068,175.50/16,896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.55

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