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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.84, 25,373.37 and 6,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.84, 25,373.37 and 6,382.74 is: 9,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.84 : 25,373.37 = 6,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.84/25,373.37 = 6,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.84x = 25,373.37 × 6,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.84x = 161,951,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,951,623.63/16,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.13

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