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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.32, 25,284.96 and 6,461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.32, 25,284.96 and 6,461.04 is: 9,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.32 : 25,284.96 = 6,461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.32/25,284.96 = 6,461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.32x = 25,284.96 × 6,461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.32x = 163,367,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,367,137.96/16,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.77

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