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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.56, 25,473.96 and 6,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.56, 25,473.96 and 6,594.12 is: 9,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.56 : 25,473.96 = 6,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.56/25,473.96 = 6,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.56x = 25,473.96 × 6,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.56x = 167,978,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,978,349.12/16,981.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.81

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