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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.59, 25,251.66 and 6,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.59, 25,251.66 and 6,307.70 is: 9,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.59 : 25,251.66 = 6,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.59/25,251.66 = 6,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.59x = 25,251.66 × 6,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.59x = 159,279,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,279,769.52/16,843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.40

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