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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.97, 25,264.95 and 6,448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.97, 25,264.95 and 6,448.29 is: 9,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.97 : 25,264.95 = 6,448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.97/25,264.95 = 6,448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.97x = 25,264.95 × 6,448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.97x = 162,915,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,915,724.44/16,838.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.92

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