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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.36, 25,490.69 and 6,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.36, 25,490.69 and 6,462.62 is: 9,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.36 : 25,490.69 = 6,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.36/25,490.69 = 6,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.36x = 25,490.69 × 6,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.36x = 164,736,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,736,722.89/16,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.47

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