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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.22, 25,259.64 and 6,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.22, 25,259.64 and 6,316.84 is: 9,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.22 : 25,259.64 = 6,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.22/25,259.64 = 6,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.22x = 25,259.64 × 6,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.22x = 159,561,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,561,104.34/16,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.19

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