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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.62, 25,443.72 and 6,576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.62, 25,443.72 and 6,576.66 is: 9,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.62 : 25,443.72 = 6,576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.62/25,443.72 = 6,576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.62x = 25,443.72 × 6,576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.62x = 167,334,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,334,695.58/16,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.82

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