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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.32, 25,240.77 and 6,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.32, 25,240.77 and 6,299.06 is: 9,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.32 : 25,240.77 = 6,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.32/25,240.77 = 6,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.32x = 25,240.77 × 6,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.32x = 158,992,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,992,998.47/16,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.63

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