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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.33, 25,433.18 and 6,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.33, 25,433.18 and 6,283.55 is: 9,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.33 : 25,433.18 = 6,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.33/25,433.18 = 6,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.33x = 25,433.18 × 6,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.33x = 159,810,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,810,658.19/16,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.95

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