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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.80, 25,268.36 and 6,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.80, 25,268.36 and 6,458.16 is: 9,685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.80 : 25,268.36 = 6,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.80/25,268.36 = 6,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.80x = 25,268.36 × 6,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.80x = 163,187,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,187,111.82/16,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.38

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