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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.97, 25,446.12 and 6,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.97, 25,446.12 and 6,431.16 is: 9,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.97 : 25,446.12 = 6,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.97/25,446.12 = 6,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.97x = 25,446.12 × 6,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.97x = 163,647,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,647,949.56/16,963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,646.80

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