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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.60, 25,047.24 and 6,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.60, 25,047.24 and 6,310 is: 9,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.60 : 25,047.24 = 6,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.60/25,047.24 = 6,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.60x = 25,047.24 × 6,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.60x = 158,048,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,048,084.40/16,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.18

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