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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.41, 25,379.63 and 6,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.41, 25,379.63 and 6,392.64 is: 9,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.41 : 25,379.63 = 6,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.41/25,379.63 = 6,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.41x = 25,379.63 × 6,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.41x = 162,242,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,242,837.92/16,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.32

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