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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.69, 25,289.26 and 6,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.69, 25,289.26 and 6,470.44 is: 9,706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.69 : 25,289.26 = 6,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.69/25,289.26 = 6,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.69x = 25,289.26 × 6,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.69x = 163,632,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632,560.08/16,858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.13

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