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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.63, 25,287.49 and 6,467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.63, 25,287.49 and 6,467.38 is: 9,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.63 : 25,287.49 = 6,467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.63/25,287.49 = 6,467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.63x = 25,287.49 × 6,467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.63x = 163,543,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,543,680.64/16,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.62

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