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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.80, 25,219.32 and 6,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.80, 25,219.32 and 6,282.40 is: 9,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.80 : 25,219.32 = 6,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.80/25,219.32 = 6,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.80x = 25,219.32 × 6,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.80x = 158,437,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,437,855.97/16,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.21

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