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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.93, 25,483.77 and 6,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.93, 25,483.77 and 6,463.08 is: 9,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.93 : 25,483.77 = 6,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.93/25,483.77 = 6,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.93x = 25,483.77 × 6,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.93x = 164,703,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,703,644.21/16,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.06

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