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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.80, 25,396.80 and 6,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.80, 25,396.80 and 6,537.28 is: 9,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.80 : 25,396.80 = 6,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.80/25,396.80 = 6,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.80x = 25,396.80 × 6,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.80x = 166,025,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,025,992.70/16,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.63

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