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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.97, 25,475.50 and 6,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.97, 25,475.50 and 6,452.30 is: 9,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.97 : 25,475.50 = 6,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.97/25,475.50 = 6,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.97x = 25,475.50 × 6,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.97x = 164,375,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375,616.21/16,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.14

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