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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.64, 25,334.12 and 6,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.64, 25,334.12 and 6,499.12 is: 9,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.64 : 25,334.12 = 6,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.64/25,334.12 = 6,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.64x = 25,334.12 × 6,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.64x = 164,649,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,649,485.97/16,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.28

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