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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.34, 25,009.02 and 6,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.34, 25,009.02 and 6,282 is: 9,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.34 : 25,009.02 = 6,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.34/25,009.02 = 6,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.34x = 25,009.02 × 6,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.34x = 157,106,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,106,663.64/16,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.32

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