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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.35, 25,034.14 and 6,318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.35, 25,034.14 and 6,318.39 is: 9,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.35 : 25,034.14 = 6,318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.35/25,034.14 = 6,318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.35x = 25,034.14 × 6,318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.35x = 158,175,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,175,459.83/16,699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.95

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