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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.66, 25,237.67 and 6,293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.66, 25,237.67 and 6,293.61 is: 9,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.66 : 25,237.67 = 6,293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.66/25,237.67 = 6,293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.66x = 25,237.67 × 6,293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.66x = 158,836,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,836,052.29/16,824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.67

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