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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.16, 25,464.30 and 6,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.16, 25,464.30 and 6,592 is: 9,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.16 : 25,464.30 = 6,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.16/25,464.30 = 6,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.16x = 25,464.30 × 6,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.16x = 167,860,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,860,665.60/16,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,880.46

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