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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.09, 25,492.67 and 6,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.09, 25,492.67 and 6,462.64 is: 9,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.09 : 25,492.67 = 6,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.09/25,492.67 = 6,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.09x = 25,492.67 × 6,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.09x = 164,749,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,749,948.85/16,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.97

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