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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.52, 25,443.84 and 6,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.52, 25,443.84 and 6,570.08 is: 9,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.52 : 25,443.84 = 6,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.52/25,443.84 = 6,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.52x = 25,443.84 × 6,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.52x = 167,168,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,168,064.31/16,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.05

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