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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.57, 25,433.71 and 6,565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.57, 25,433.71 and 6,565.13 is: 9,849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.57 : 25,433.71 = 6,565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.57/25,433.71 = 6,565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.57x = 25,433.71 × 6,565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.57x = 166,975,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,975,468.95/16,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.57

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