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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.82, 25,427.12 and 6,416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.82, 25,427.12 and 6,416.94 is: 9,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.82 : 25,427.12 = 6,416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.82/25,427.12 = 6,416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.82x = 25,427.12 × 6,416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.82x = 163,164,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,164,271.33/16,949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.31

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