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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.36, 25,493.49 and 6,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.36, 25,493.49 and 6,466.38 is: 9,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.36 : 25,493.49 = 6,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.36/25,493.49 = 6,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.36x = 25,493.49 × 6,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.36x = 164,850,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,850,593.87/16,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.17

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