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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.61, 25,463.27 and 6,449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.61, 25,463.27 and 6,449.67 is: 9,675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.61 : 25,463.27 = 6,449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.61/25,463.27 = 6,449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.61x = 25,463.27 × 6,449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.61x = 164,229,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,229,704.75/16,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.02

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