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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.61, 25,410.09 and 6,417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.61, 25,410.09 and 6,417.45 is: 9,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.61 : 25,410.09 = 6,417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.61/25,410.09 = 6,417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.61x = 25,410.09 × 6,417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.61x = 163,067,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,067,982.07/16,946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.45

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