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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.76, 25,386.48 and 6,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.76, 25,386.48 and 6,534 is: 9,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.76 : 25,386.48 = 6,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.76/25,386.48 = 6,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.76x = 25,386.48 × 6,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.76x = 165,875,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,875,260.32/16,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.17

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