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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.48, 25,007.04 and 6,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.48, 25,007.04 and 6,280.32 is: 9,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.48 : 25,007.04 = 6,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.48/25,007.04 = 6,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.48x = 25,007.04 × 6,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.48x = 157,052,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,052,213.45/16,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.11

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