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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.08, 25,442.94 and 6,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.08, 25,442.94 and 6,566.44 is: 9,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.08 : 25,442.94 = 6,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.08/25,442.94 = 6,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.08x = 25,442.94 × 6,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.08x = 167,069,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,069,538.93/16,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.66

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