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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.69, 25,293.76 and 6,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.69, 25,293.76 and 6,473.44 is: 9,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.69 : 25,293.76 = 6,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.69/25,293.76 = 6,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.69x = 25,293.76 × 6,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.69x = 163,737,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,737,558.32/16,861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.63

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