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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.36, 25,492.19 and 6,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.36, 25,492.19 and 6,463.62 is: 9,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.36 : 25,492.19 = 6,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.36/25,492.19 = 6,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.36x = 25,492.19 × 6,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.36x = 164,771,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771,829.13/16,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.97

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