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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.94, 25,361.84 and 6,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.94, 25,361.84 and 6,374.23 is: 9,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.94 : 25,361.84 = 6,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.94/25,361.84 = 6,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.94x = 25,361.84 × 6,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.94x = 161,662,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,662,153.91/16,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.62

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