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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.08, 25,233.82 and 6,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.08, 25,233.82 and 6,291.04 is: 9,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.08 : 25,233.82 = 6,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.08/25,233.82 = 6,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.08x = 25,233.82 × 6,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.08x = 158,746,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,746,970.97/16,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.82

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