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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.77, 25,252.38 and 6,306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.77, 25,252.38 and 6,306.05 is: 9,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.77 : 25,252.38 = 6,306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.77/25,252.38 = 6,306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.77x = 25,252.38 × 6,306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.77x = 159,242,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,242,770.90/16,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.53

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