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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.26, 25,372.62 and 6,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.26, 25,372.62 and 6,382.26 is: 9,574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.26 : 25,372.62 = 6,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.26/25,372.62 = 6,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.26x = 25,372.62 × 6,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.26x = 161,934,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,934,657.72/16,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.99

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