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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.50, 25,427.25 and 6,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.50, 25,427.25 and 6,563.25 is: 9,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.50 : 25,427.25 = 6,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.50/25,427.25 = 6,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.50x = 25,427.25 × 6,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.50x = 166,885,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,885,398.56/16,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.88

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