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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.36, 25,241.83 and 6,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.36, 25,241.83 and 6,298.63 is: 9,451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.36 : 25,241.83 = 6,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.36/25,241.83 = 6,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.36x = 25,241.83 × 6,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.36x = 158,988,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,988,868.84/16,821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.61

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