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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.47, 25,437.35 and 6,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.47, 25,437.35 and 6,284.82 is: 9,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.47 : 25,437.35 = 6,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.47/25,437.35 = 6,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.47x = 25,437.35 × 6,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.47x = 159,869,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,869,166.03/16,957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.65

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