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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.12, 25,277.30 and 6,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.12, 25,277.30 and 6,320.08 is: 9,480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.12 : 25,277.30 = 6,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.12/25,277.30 = 6,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.12x = 25,277.30 × 6,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.12x = 159,754,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,754,400.20/16,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.34

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