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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.72, 25,266.06 and 6,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.72, 25,266.06 and 6,449.08 is: 9,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.72 : 25,266.06 = 6,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.72/25,266.06 = 6,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.72x = 25,266.06 × 6,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.72x = 162,942,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,942,842.22/16,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.10

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