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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.66, 25,251.98 and 6,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.66, 25,251.98 and 6,446.41 is: 9,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.66 : 25,251.98 = 6,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.66/25,251.98 = 6,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.66x = 25,251.98 × 6,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.66x = 162,784,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,784,616.39/16,834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.61

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