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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.93, 25,439.36 and 6,425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.93, 25,439.36 and 6,425.15 is: 9,635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.93 : 25,439.36 = 6,425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.93/25,439.36 = 6,425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.93x = 25,439.36 × 6,425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.93x = 163,451,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,451,544.58/16,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.81

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