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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.97, 25,260.45 and 6,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.97, 25,260.45 and 6,445.29 is: 9,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.97 : 25,260.45 = 6,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.97/25,260.45 = 6,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.97x = 25,260.45 × 6,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.97x = 162,810,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,810,925.78/16,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.42

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