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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.64, 25,242.18 and 6,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.64, 25,242.18 and 6,296.68 is: 9,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.64 : 25,242.18 = 6,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.64/25,242.18 = 6,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.64x = 25,242.18 × 6,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.64x = 158,941,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,941,929.96/16,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.29

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