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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.47, 25,297.93 and 6,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.47, 25,297.93 and 6,476.22 is: 9,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.47 : 25,297.93 = 6,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.47/25,297.93 = 6,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.47x = 25,297.93 × 6,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.47x = 163,834,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,834,960.22/16,864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.80

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