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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.12, 25,445.52 and 6,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.12, 25,445.52 and 6,569.76 is: 9,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.12 : 25,445.52 = 6,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.12/25,445.52 = 6,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.12x = 25,445.52 × 6,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.12x = 167,170,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,170,959.48/16,965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.80

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