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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.21, 25,248.96 and 6,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.21, 25,248.96 and 6,301.12 is: 9,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.21 : 25,248.96 = 6,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.21/25,248.96 = 6,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.21x = 25,248.96 × 6,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.21x = 159,096,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,096,726.84/16,832.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.92

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