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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.31, 25,030.03 and 6,297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.31, 25,030.03 and 6,297.63 is: 9,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.31 : 25,030.03 = 6,297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.31/25,030.03 = 6,297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.31x = 25,030.03 × 6,297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.31x = 157,629,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629,867.83/16,688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.53

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