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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.29, 25,493.60 and 6,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.29, 25,493.60 and 6,464.56 is: 9,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.29 : 25,493.60 = 6,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.29/25,493.60 = 6,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.29x = 25,493.60 × 6,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.29x = 164,804,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,804,906.82/16,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.38

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