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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.27, 25,459.97 and 6,580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.27, 25,459.97 and 6,580.83 is: 9,874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.27 : 25,459.97 = 6,580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.27/25,459.97 = 6,580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.27x = 25,459.97 × 6,580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.27x = 167,547,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,547,701.47/16,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.18

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