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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.02, 25,378.13 and 6,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.02, 25,378.13 and 6,385.92 is: 9,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.02 : 25,378.13 = 6,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.02/25,378.13 = 6,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.02x = 25,378.13 × 6,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.02x = 162,062,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,062,676/16,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.90

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