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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.69, 25,298.28 and 6,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.69, 25,298.28 and 6,476.44 is: 9,715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.69 : 25,298.28 = 6,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.69/25,298.28 = 6,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.69x = 25,298.28 × 6,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.69x = 163,842,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,842,792.52/16,864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.14

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