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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831, 25,250.15 and 6,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831, 25,250.15 and 6,442.75 is: 9,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831 : 25,250.15 = 6,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831/25,250.15 = 6,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831x = 25,250.15 × 6,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831x = 162,680,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,680,403.91/16,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.52

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