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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.05, 25,278.66 and 6,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.05, 25,278.66 and 6,320.97 is: 9,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.05 : 25,278.66 = 6,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.05/25,278.66 = 6,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.05x = 25,278.66 × 6,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.05x = 159,785,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,785,651.50/16,852.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.67

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