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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.28, 25,417.93 and 6,417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.28, 25,417.93 and 6,417.98 is: 9,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.28 : 25,417.93 = 6,417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.28/25,417.93 = 6,417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.28x = 25,417.93 × 6,417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.28x = 163,131,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,131,766.38/16,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.30

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