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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.82, 25,425.09 and 6,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.82, 25,425.09 and 6,565.86 is: 9,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.82 : 25,425.09 = 6,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.82/25,425.09 = 6,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.82x = 25,425.09 × 6,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.82x = 166,937,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,937,581.43/16,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.67

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