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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.59, 25,233.08 and 6,290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.59, 25,233.08 and 6,290.55 is: 9,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.59 : 25,233.08 = 6,290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.59/25,233.08 = 6,290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.59x = 25,233.08 × 6,290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.59x = 158,729,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,729,919.94/16,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.09

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