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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.78, 25,239.96 and 6,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.78, 25,239.96 and 6,294.42 is: 9,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.78 : 25,239.96 = 6,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.78/25,239.96 = 6,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.78x = 25,239.96 × 6,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.78x = 158,870,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,870,909.02/16,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.67

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