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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.59, 25,234.58 and 6,291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.59, 25,234.58 and 6,291.55 is: 9,437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.59 : 25,234.58 = 6,291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.59/25,234.58 = 6,291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.59x = 25,234.58 × 6,291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.59x = 158,764,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,764,621.80/16,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.58

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