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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.54, 25,403.96 and 6,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.54, 25,403.96 and 6,543.14 is: 9,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.54 : 25,403.96 = 6,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.54/25,403.96 = 6,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.54x = 25,403.96 × 6,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.54x = 166,221,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,221,666.83/16,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,810.33

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