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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.42, 25,476.50 and 6,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.42, 25,476.50 and 6,458.48 is: 9,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.42 : 25,476.50 = 6,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.42/25,476.50 = 6,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.42x = 25,476.50 × 6,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.42x = 164,539,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,539,465.72/16,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.24

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