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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.04, 25,219.89 and 6,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.04, 25,219.89 and 6,287.11 is: 9,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.04 : 25,219.89 = 6,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.04/25,219.89 = 6,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.04x = 25,219.89 × 6,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.04x = 158,560,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,560,222.62/16,812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.35

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