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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.02, 25,461.09 and 6,581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.02, 25,461.09 and 6,581.58 is: 9,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.02 : 25,461.09 = 6,581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.02/25,461.09 = 6,581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.02x = 25,461.09 × 6,581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.02x = 167,574,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,574,200.72/16,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.30

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