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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.26, 25,364.55 and 6,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.26, 25,364.55 and 6,383.40 is: 9,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.26 : 25,364.55 = 6,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.26/25,364.55 = 6,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.26x = 25,364.55 × 6,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.26x = 161,912,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,912,068.47/16,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.65

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