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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.98, 25,258.25 and 6,312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.98, 25,258.25 and 6,312.11 is: 9,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.98 : 25,258.25 = 6,312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.98/25,258.25 = 6,312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.98x = 25,258.25 × 6,312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.98x = 159,432,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,432,741.90/16,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.02

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