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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.92, 25,417.36 and 6,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.92, 25,417.36 and 6,417.60 is: 9,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.92 : 25,417.36 = 6,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.92/25,417.36 = 6,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.92x = 25,417.36 × 6,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.92x = 163,118,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,118,362.24/16,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.71

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