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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.46, 25,437.66 and 6,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.46, 25,437.66 and 6,570.18 is: 9,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.46 : 25,437.66 = 6,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.46/25,437.66 = 6,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.46x = 25,437.66 × 6,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.46x = 167,130,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,130,004.98/16,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.26

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