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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.65, 25,478.38 and 6,452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.65, 25,478.38 and 6,452.85 is: 9,680.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.65 : 25,478.38 = 6,452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.65/25,478.38 = 6,452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.65x = 25,478.38 × 6,452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.65x = 164,408,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,408,164.38/16,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.95

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