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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.84, 25,260.42 and 6,312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.84, 25,260.42 and 6,312.71 is: 9,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.84 : 25,260.42 = 6,312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.84/25,260.42 = 6,312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.84x = 25,260.42 × 6,312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.84x = 159,461,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,461,705.94/16,852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.01

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