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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.64, 25,256.66 and 6,312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.64, 25,256.66 and 6,312.77 is: 9,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.64 : 25,256.66 = 6,312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.64/25,256.66 = 6,312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.64x = 25,256.66 × 6,312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.64x = 159,439,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,439,485.55/16,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.49

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