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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.40, 25,416.12 and 6,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.40, 25,416.12 and 6,558.32 is: 9,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.40 : 25,416.12 = 6,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.40/25,416.12 = 6,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.40x = 25,416.12 × 6,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.40x = 166,687,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,687,048.12/16,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.49

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