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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.78, 25,494.69 and 6,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.78, 25,494.69 and 6,468.66 is: 9,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.78 : 25,494.69 = 6,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.78/25,494.69 = 6,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.78x = 25,494.69 × 6,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.78x = 164,916,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,916,353.94/16,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.80

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