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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.42, 25,260.74 and 6,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.42, 25,260.74 and 6,308.06 is: 9,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.42 : 25,260.74 = 6,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.42/25,260.74 = 6,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.42x = 25,260.74 × 6,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.42x = 159,346,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,346,105.72/16,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.31

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