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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.34, 25,498.98 and 6,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.34, 25,498.98 and 6,466.92 is: 9,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.34 : 25,498.98 = 6,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.34/25,498.98 = 6,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.34x = 25,498.98 × 6,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.34x = 164,899,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,899,863.74/16,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.37

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