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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.32, 25,243.77 and 6,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.32, 25,243.77 and 6,301.06 is: 9,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.32 : 25,243.77 = 6,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.32/25,243.77 = 6,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.32x = 25,243.77 × 6,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.32x = 159,062,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,062,509.40/16,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.63

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