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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.49, 25,013.24 and 6,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.49, 25,013.24 and 6,284.81 is: 9,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.49 : 25,013.24 = 6,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.49/25,013.24 = 6,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.49x = 25,013.24 × 6,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.49x = 157,203,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,203,304.39/16,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.21

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