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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.63, 25,437.12 and 6,426.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.63, 25,437.12 and 6,426.55 is: 9,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.63 : 25,437.12 = 6,426.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.63/25,437.12 = 6,426.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.63x = 25,437.12 × 6,426.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.63x = 163,472,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,472,923.54/16,957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.08

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