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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.67, 25,475.38 and 6,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.67, 25,475.38 and 6,457.73 is: 9,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.67 : 25,475.38 = 6,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.67/25,475.38 = 6,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.67x = 25,475.38 × 6,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.67x = 164,513,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,513,093.40/16,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.12

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