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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.63, 25,371.53 and 6,523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.63, 25,371.53 and 6,523.67 is: 9,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.63 : 25,371.53 = 6,523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.63/25,371.53 = 6,523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.63x = 25,371.53 × 6,523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.63x = 165,515,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,515,544.39/16,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.14

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