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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.95, 25,339.51 and 6,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.95, 25,339.51 and 6,371.11 is: 9,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.95 : 25,339.51 = 6,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.95/25,339.51 = 6,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.95x = 25,339.51 × 6,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.95x = 161,440,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,440,805.56/16,903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.48

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