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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.56, 25,255.62 and 6,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.56, 25,255.62 and 6,447.56 is: 9,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.56 : 25,255.62 = 6,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.56/25,255.62 = 6,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.56x = 25,255.62 × 6,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.56x = 162,837,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,837,125.29/16,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.64

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