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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.36, 25,465.90 and 6,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.36, 25,465.90 and 6,451.42 is: 9,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.36 : 25,465.90 = 6,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.36/25,465.90 = 6,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.36x = 25,465.90 × 6,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.36x = 164,291,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,291,200.45/16,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.65

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