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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.34, 25,248.30 and 6,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.34, 25,248.30 and 6,305.45 is: 9,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.34 : 25,248.30 = 6,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.34/25,248.30 = 6,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.34x = 25,248.30 × 6,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.34x = 159,201,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,201,743.35/16,841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.03

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