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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.76, 25,271.36 and 6,466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.76, 25,271.36 and 6,466.56 is: 9,696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.76 : 25,271.36 = 6,466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.76/25,271.36 = 6,466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.76x = 25,271.36 × 6,466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.76x = 163,418,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,418,765.72/16,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.28

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