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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.86, 25,491.44 and 6,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.86, 25,491.44 and 6,463.13 is: 9,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.86 : 25,491.44 = 6,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.86/25,491.44 = 6,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.86x = 25,491.44 × 6,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.86x = 164,754,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,754,363.15/16,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.22

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