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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.41, 25,274.71 and 6,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.41, 25,274.71 and 6,318.36 is: 9,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.41 : 25,274.71 = 6,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.41/25,274.71 = 6,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.41x = 25,274.71 × 6,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.41x = 159,694,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,694,700.88/16,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.76

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