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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.49, 25,284.59 and 6,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.49, 25,284.59 and 6,470.53 is: 9,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.49 : 25,284.59 = 6,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.49/25,284.59 = 6,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.49x = 25,284.59 × 6,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.49x = 163,604,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,604,539.36/16,851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.61

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