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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.68, 25,358.40 and 6,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.68, 25,358.40 and 6,372.80 is: 9,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.68 : 25,358.40 = 6,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.68/25,358.40 = 6,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.68x = 25,358.40 × 6,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.68x = 161,604,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,604,011.52/16,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.29

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