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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.20, 25,224.80 and 6,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.20, 25,224.80 and 6,294.40 is: 9,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.20 : 25,224.80 = 6,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.20/25,224.80 = 6,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.20x = 25,224.80 × 6,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.20x = 158,774,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,774,981.12/16,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.62

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