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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.48, 25,008.54 and 6,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.48, 25,008.54 and 6,281.32 is: 9,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.48 : 25,008.54 = 6,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.48/25,008.54 = 6,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.48x = 25,008.54 × 6,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.48x = 157,086,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,086,642.47/16,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.61

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