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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.68, 25,480.40 and 6,464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.68, 25,480.40 and 6,464.46 is: 9,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.68 : 25,480.40 = 6,464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.68/25,480.40 = 6,464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.68x = 25,480.40 × 6,464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.68x = 164,717,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,717,026.58/16,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.84

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