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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.99, 25,015.48 and 6,286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.99, 25,015.48 and 6,286.31 is: 9,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.99 : 25,015.48 = 6,286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.99/25,015.48 = 6,286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.99x = 25,015.48 × 6,286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.99x = 157,255,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,255,062.08/16,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.46

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