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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.74, 25,448.92 and 6,440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.74, 25,448.92 and 6,440.67 is: 9,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.74 : 25,448.92 = 6,440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.74/25,448.92 = 6,440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.74x = 25,448.92 × 6,440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.74x = 163,908,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,908,079.47/16,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.12

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