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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,815.96, 25,220.94 and 6,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,815.96, 25,220.94 and 6,283.62 is: 9,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,815.96 : 25,220.94 = 6,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,815.96/25,220.94 = 6,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,815.96x = 25,220.94 × 6,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,815.96x = 158,478,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,478,803.00/16,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.31

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