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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.16, 25,458.30 and 6,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.16, 25,458.30 and 6,588 is: 9,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.16 : 25,458.30 = 6,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.16/25,458.30 = 6,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.16x = 25,458.30 × 6,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.16x = 167,719,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,719,280.40/16,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.46

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