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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.54, 25,391.52 and 6,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.54, 25,391.52 and 6,537 is: 9,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.54 : 25,391.52 = 6,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.54/25,391.52 = 6,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.54x = 25,391.52 × 6,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.54x = 165,984,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,984,366.24/16,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.69

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