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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.32, 25,279.07 and 6,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.32, 25,279.07 and 6,321.26 is: 9,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.32 : 25,279.07 = 6,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.32/25,279.07 = 6,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.32x = 25,279.07 × 6,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.32x = 159,795,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,795,605.62/16,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.11

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