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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.54, 25,405.46 and 6,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.54, 25,405.46 and 6,544.14 is: 9,811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.54 : 25,405.46 = 6,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.54/25,405.46 = 6,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.54x = 25,405.46 × 6,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.54x = 166,256,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,256,887.00/16,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.83

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