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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.64, 25,245.18 and 6,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.64, 25,245.18 and 6,298.68 is: 9,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.64 : 25,245.18 = 6,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.64/25,245.18 = 6,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.64x = 25,245.18 × 6,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.64x = 159,011,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,011,310.36/16,829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.29

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