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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.04, 25,429.77 and 6,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.04, 25,429.77 and 6,562.50 is: 9,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.04 : 25,429.77 = 6,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.04/25,429.77 = 6,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.04x = 25,429.77 × 6,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.04x = 166,882,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,882,865.63/16,958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.93

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