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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.74, 25,281.21 and 6,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.74, 25,281.21 and 6,322.69 is: 9,484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.74 : 25,281.21 = 6,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.74/25,281.21 = 6,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.74x = 25,281.21 × 6,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.74x = 159,845,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,845,253.65/16,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.26

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