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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.72, 25,483.50 and 6,466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.72, 25,483.50 and 6,466.53 is: 9,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.72 : 25,483.50 = 6,466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.72/25,483.50 = 6,466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.72x = 25,483.50 × 6,466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.72x = 164,789,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,789,817.26/16,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.96

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