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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.43, 25,415.74 and 6,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.43, 25,415.74 and 6,275.26 is: 9,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.43 : 25,415.74 = 6,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.43/25,415.74 = 6,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.43x = 25,415.74 × 6,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.43x = 159,490,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,490,320.90/16,957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.34

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