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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.25, 25,252.02 and 6,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.25, 25,252.02 and 6,444 is: 9,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.25 : 25,252.02 = 6,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.25/25,252.02 = 6,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.25x = 25,252.02 × 6,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.25x = 162,724,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,724,016.88/16,832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.40

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