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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.68, 25,298.25 and 6,476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.68, 25,298.25 and 6,476.43 is: 9,715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.68 : 25,298.25 = 6,476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.68/25,298.25 = 6,476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.68x = 25,298.25 × 6,476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.68x = 163,842,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,842,345.25/16,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.12

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