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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.16, 25,252.73 and 6,446.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.16, 25,252.73 and 6,446.91 is: 9,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.16 : 25,252.73 = 6,446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.16/25,252.73 = 6,446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.16x = 25,252.73 × 6,446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.16x = 162,802,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,802,093.68/16,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.36

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