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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.20, 25,448.70 and 6,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.20, 25,448.70 and 6,577 is: 9,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.20 : 25,448.70 = 6,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.20/25,448.70 = 6,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.20x = 25,448.70 × 6,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.20x = 167,376,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,376,099.90/16,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.43

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