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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.98, 25,269.46 and 6,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.98, 25,269.46 and 6,451.30 is: 9,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.98 : 25,269.46 = 6,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.98/25,269.46 = 6,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.98x = 25,269.46 × 6,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.98x = 163,020,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,020,867.30/16,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.44

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