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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.09, 25,491.06 and 6,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.09, 25,491.06 and 6,465.30 is: 9,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.09 : 25,491.06 = 6,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.09/25,491.06 = 6,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.09x = 25,491.06 × 6,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.09x = 164,807,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,807,350.22/16,998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.64

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