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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.32, 25,247.70 and 6,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.32, 25,247.70 and 6,444.36 is: 9,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.32 : 25,247.70 = 6,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.32/25,247.70 = 6,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.32x = 25,247.70 × 6,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.32x = 162,705,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,705,267.97/16,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.26

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