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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.99, 25,249.25 and 6,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.99, 25,249.25 and 6,304.64 is: 9,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.99 : 25,249.25 = 6,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.99/25,249.25 = 6,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.99x = 25,249.25 × 6,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.99x = 159,187,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,187,321.04/16,830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.99

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