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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.47, 25,446.18 and 6,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.47, 25,446.18 and 6,432.86 is: 9,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.47 : 25,446.18 = 6,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.47/25,446.18 = 6,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.47x = 25,446.18 × 6,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.47x = 163,691,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,691,713.47/16,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.95

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