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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.46, 25,433.16 and 6,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.46, 25,433.16 and 6,567.20 is: 9,850.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.46 : 25,433.16 = 6,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.46/25,433.16 = 6,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.46x = 25,433.16 × 6,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.46x = 167,024,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024,648.35/16,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.79

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