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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.04, 25,264.08 and 6,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.04, 25,264.08 and 6,462.72 is: 9,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.04 : 25,264.08 = 6,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.04/25,264.08 = 6,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.04x = 25,264.08 × 6,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.04x = 163,274,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,274,675.10/16,853.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.14

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