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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.08, 25,441.44 and 6,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.08, 25,441.44 and 6,565.44 is: 9,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.08 : 25,441.44 = 6,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.08/25,441.44 = 6,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.08x = 25,441.44 × 6,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.08x = 167,034,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,034,247.83/16,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.16

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