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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.40, 25,420.62 and 6,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.40, 25,420.62 and 6,561.32 is: 9,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.40 : 25,420.62 = 6,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.40/25,420.62 = 6,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.40x = 25,420.62 × 6,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.40x = 166,792,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,792,822.42/16,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.99

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