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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.77, 25,253.88 and 6,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.77, 25,253.88 and 6,307.05 is: 9,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.77 : 25,253.88 = 6,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.77/25,253.88 = 6,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.77x = 25,253.88 × 6,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.77x = 159,277,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277,483.85/16,829.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.03

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