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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.52, 25,249.43 and 6,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.52, 25,249.43 and 6,301.44 is: 9,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.52 : 25,249.43 = 6,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.52/25,249.43 = 6,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.52x = 25,249.43 × 6,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.52x = 159,107,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,107,768.18/16,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.40

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