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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.13, 25,401.03 and 6,410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.13, 25,401.03 and 6,410.45 is: 9,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.13 : 25,401.03 = 6,410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.13/25,401.03 = 6,410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.13x = 25,401.03 × 6,410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.13x = 162,832,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,832,032.76/16,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.24

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