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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.57, 25,245.17 and 6,302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.57, 25,245.17 and 6,302.31 is: 9,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.57 : 25,245.17 = 6,302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.57/25,245.17 = 6,302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.57x = 25,245.17 × 6,302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.57x = 159,102,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,102,784.80/16,829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.76

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