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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.56, 25,032.60 and 6,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.56, 25,032.60 and 6,299.28 is: 9,451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.56 : 25,032.60 = 6,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.56/25,032.60 = 6,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.56x = 25,032.60 × 6,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.56x = 157,687,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,687,356.53/16,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.09

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