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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.61, 25,376.90 and 6,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.61, 25,376.90 and 6,382.89 is: 9,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.61 : 25,376.90 = 6,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.61/25,376.90 = 6,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.61x = 25,376.90 × 6,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.61x = 161,977,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,977,929.33/16,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.78

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