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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.03, 25,474.59 and 6,311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.03, 25,474.59 and 6,311.46 is: 9,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.03 : 25,474.59 = 6,311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.03/25,474.59 = 6,311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.03x = 25,474.59 × 6,311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.03x = 160,781,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,781,855.80/16,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.53

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