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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.02, 25,464.10 and 6,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.02, 25,464.10 and 6,583.58 is: 9,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.02 : 25,464.10 = 6,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.02/25,464.10 = 6,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.02x = 25,464.10 × 6,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.02x = 167,644,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,644,939.48/16,971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.31

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