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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.52, 25,457.34 and 6,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.52, 25,457.34 and 6,579.08 is: 9,871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.52 : 25,457.34 = 6,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.52/25,457.34 = 6,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.52x = 25,457.34 × 6,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.52x = 167,485,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,485,876.45/16,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.55

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