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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.48, 25,277.83 and 6,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.48, 25,277.83 and 6,320.43 is: 9,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.48 : 25,277.83 = 6,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.48/25,277.83 = 6,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.48x = 25,277.83 × 6,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.48x = 159,766,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,766,802.46/16,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.88

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