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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.40, 25,463.58 and 6,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.40, 25,463.58 and 6,449.52 is: 9,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.40 : 25,463.58 = 6,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.40/25,463.58 = 6,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.40x = 25,463.58 × 6,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.40x = 164,227,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,227,868.48/16,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.77

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