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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.52, 25,461.84 and 6,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.52, 25,461.84 and 6,582.08 is: 9,876.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.52 : 25,461.84 = 6,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.52/25,461.84 = 6,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.52x = 25,461.84 × 6,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.52x = 167,591,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,591,867.83/16,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.05

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