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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.37, 25,281.80 and 6,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.37, 25,281.80 and 6,463.31 is: 9,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.37 : 25,281.80 = 6,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.37/25,281.80 = 6,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.37x = 25,281.80 × 6,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.37x = 163,404,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,404,190.12/16,852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.21

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