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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.23, 25,277.45 and 6,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.23, 25,277.45 and 6,320.18 is: 9,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.23 : 25,277.45 = 6,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.23/25,277.45 = 6,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.23x = 25,277.45 × 6,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.23x = 159,758,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,758,112.94/16,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.50

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