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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.81, 25,463.72 and 6,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.81, 25,463.72 and 6,445.84 is: 9,668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.81 : 25,463.72 = 6,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.81/25,463.72 = 6,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.81x = 25,463.72 × 6,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.81x = 164,135,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135,090.17/16,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.76

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