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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.31, 25,021.26 and 6,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.31, 25,021.26 and 6,292.71 is: 9,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.31 : 25,021.26 = 6,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.31/25,021.26 = 6,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.31x = 25,021.26 × 6,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.31x = 157,451,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,451,533.01/16,682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.23

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