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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.16, 25,220.80 and 6,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.16, 25,220.80 and 6,284.24 is: 9,425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.16 : 25,220.80 = 6,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.16/25,220.80 = 6,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.16x = 25,220.80 × 6,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.16x = 158,493,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,493,453.88/16,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.07

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