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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.54, 25,402.46 and 6,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.54, 25,402.46 and 6,542.14 is: 9,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.54 : 25,402.46 = 6,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.54/25,402.46 = 6,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.54x = 25,402.46 × 6,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.54x = 166,186,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186,449.66/16,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.83

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