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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.64, 25,246.68 and 6,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.64, 25,246.68 and 6,299.68 is: 9,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.64 : 25,246.68 = 6,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.64/25,246.68 = 6,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.64x = 25,246.68 × 6,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.64x = 159,046,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,046,005.06/16,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.79

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