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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.68, 25,223.95 and 6,293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.68, 25,223.95 and 6,293.85 is: 9,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.68 : 25,223.95 = 6,293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.68/25,223.95 = 6,293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.68x = 25,223.95 × 6,293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.68x = 158,755,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,755,615.85/16,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.76

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