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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.59, 25,253.16 and 6,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.59, 25,253.16 and 6,308.70 is: 9,457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.59 : 25,253.16 = 6,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.59/25,253.16 = 6,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.59x = 25,253.16 × 6,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.59x = 159,314,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,314,610.49/16,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.91

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