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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.96, 25,385.86 and 4,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.96, 25,385.86 and 4,273.74 is: 6,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.96 : 25,385.86 = 4,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.96/25,385.86 = 4,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.96x = 25,385.86 × 4,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.96x = 108,492,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,492,543.95/16,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.59

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