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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.29, 25,223.27 and 6,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.29, 25,223.27 and 6,289.36 is: 9,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.29 : 25,223.27 = 6,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.29/25,223.27 = 6,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.29x = 25,223.27 × 6,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.29x = 158,638,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,638,193.96/16,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.72

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