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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.81, 25,276.46 and 6,459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.81, 25,276.46 and 6,459.75 is: 9,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.81 : 25,276.46 = 6,459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.81/25,276.46 = 6,459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.81x = 25,276.46 × 6,459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.81x = 163,279,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,279,580.19/16,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.87

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