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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.63, 25,299.65 and 6,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.63, 25,299.65 and 6,477.38 is: 9,716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.63 : 25,299.65 = 6,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.63/25,299.65 = 6,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.63x = 25,299.65 × 6,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.63x = 163,875,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,875,336.61/16,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.53

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