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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.56, 25,252.62 and 6,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.56, 25,252.62 and 6,445.56 is: 9,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.56 : 25,252.62 = 6,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.56/25,252.62 = 6,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.56x = 25,252.62 × 6,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.56x = 162,767,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,767,277.37/16,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.64

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