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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.93, 25,499.90 and 6,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.93, 25,499.90 and 6,467.52 is: 9,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.93 : 25,499.90 = 6,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.93/25,499.90 = 6,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.93x = 25,499.90 × 6,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.93x = 164,920,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,920,985.75/16,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.27

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