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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.08, 25,476.81 and 6,458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.08, 25,476.81 and 6,458.75 is: 9,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.08 : 25,476.81 = 6,458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.08/25,476.81 = 6,458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.08x = 25,476.81 × 6,458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.08x = 164,548,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,548,346.59/16,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.25

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