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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.56, 25,437.06 and 6,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.56, 25,437.06 and 6,564.12 is: 9,849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.56 : 25,437.06 = 6,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.56/25,437.06 = 6,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.56x = 25,437.06 × 6,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.56x = 166,971,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,971,914.29/16,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.94

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