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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.87, 25,249.07 and 6,304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.87, 25,249.07 and 6,304.51 is: 9,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.87 : 25,249.07 = 6,304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.87/25,249.07 = 6,304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.87x = 25,249.07 × 6,304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.87x = 159,182,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,182,982.78/16,830.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.80

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