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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.49, 25,281.59 and 6,468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.49, 25,281.59 and 6,468.53 is: 9,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.49 : 25,281.59 = 6,468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.49/25,281.59 = 6,468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.49x = 25,281.59 × 6,468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.49x = 163,534,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,534,564.61/16,849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.61

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