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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.97, 25,261.95 and 6,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.97, 25,261.95 and 6,446.29 is: 9,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.97 : 25,261.95 = 6,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.97/25,261.95 = 6,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.97x = 25,261.95 × 6,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.97x = 162,845,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,845,855.67/16,836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.92

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