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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.54, 25,396.47 and 6,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.54, 25,396.47 and 6,538.14 is: 9,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.54 : 25,396.47 = 6,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.54/25,396.47 = 6,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.54x = 25,396.47 × 6,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.54x = 166,045,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,045,676.37/16,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.83

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