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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.95, 25,480.33 and 6,454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.95, 25,480.33 and 6,454.15 is: 9,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.95 : 25,480.33 = 6,454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.95/25,480.33 = 6,454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.95x = 25,480.33 × 6,454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.95x = 164,453,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,453,792.03/16,983.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.90

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