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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.21, 25,247.46 and 6,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.21, 25,247.46 and 6,300.12 is: 9,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.21 : 25,247.46 = 6,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.21/25,247.46 = 6,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.21x = 25,247.46 × 6,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.21x = 159,062,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,062,075.06/16,831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.42

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