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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.76, 25,439.81 and 6,564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.76, 25,439.81 and 6,564.51 is: 9,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.76 : 25,439.81 = 6,564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.76/25,439.81 = 6,564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.76x = 25,439.81 × 6,564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.76x = 166,999,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,999,854.32/16,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.89

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