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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.30, 25,362.42 and 6,512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.30, 25,362.42 and 6,512.76 is: 9,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.30 : 25,362.42 = 6,512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.30/25,362.42 = 6,512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.30x = 25,362.42 × 6,512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.30x = 165,179,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,179,354.48/16,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.13

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