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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.08, 25,486.55 and 6,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.08, 25,486.55 and 6,462.30 is: 9,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.08 : 25,486.55 = 6,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.08/25,486.55 = 6,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.08x = 25,486.55 × 6,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.08x = 164,701,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,701,699.75/16,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.14

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