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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.32, 25,028.98 and 6,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.32, 25,028.98 and 6,296.44 is: 9,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.32 : 25,028.98 = 6,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.32/25,028.98 = 6,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.32x = 25,028.98 × 6,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.32x = 157,593,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,593,470.83/16,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.64

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