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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.52, 25,299.60 and 6,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.52, 25,299.60 and 6,476.08 is: 9,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.52 : 25,299.60 = 6,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.52/25,299.60 = 6,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.52x = 25,299.60 × 6,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.52x = 163,842,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,842,233.57/16,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.78

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