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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.68, 25,450.47 and 6,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.68, 25,450.47 and 6,434.73 is: 9,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.68 : 25,450.47 = 6,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.68/25,450.47 = 6,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.68x = 25,450.47 × 6,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.68x = 163,767,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,767,041.66/16,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.28

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