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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.60, 25,495.56 and 6,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.60, 25,495.56 and 6,465.88 is: 9,697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.60 : 25,495.56 = 6,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.60/25,495.56 = 6,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.60x = 25,495.56 × 6,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.60x = 164,851,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,851,231.49/16,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.36

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