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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 25,380.38 and 6,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 25,380.38 and 6,393.15 is: 9,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 25,380.38 = 6,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/25,380.38 = 6,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 25,380.38 × 6,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 162,260,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,260,544.43/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.08

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