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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.68, 25,023.24 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.68, 25,023.24 and 6,294.24 is: 9,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.68 : 25,023.24 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.68/25,023.24 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.68x = 25,023.24 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.68x = 157,502,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,502,278.14/16,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.63

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