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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.53, 25,311.31 and 6,488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.53, 25,311.31 and 6,488.45 is: 9,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.53 : 25,311.31 = 6,488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.53/25,311.31 = 6,488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.53x = 25,311.31 × 6,488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.53x = 164,231,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,231,026.59/16,884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,726.72

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