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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.40, 25,473.60 and 6,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.40, 25,473.60 and 6,594.24 is: 9,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.40 : 25,473.60 = 6,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.40/25,473.60 = 6,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.40x = 25,473.60 × 6,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.40x = 167,979,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,979,032.06/16,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.36

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