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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.82, 25,281.32 and 6,322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.82, 25,281.32 and 6,322.77 is: 9,484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.82 : 25,281.32 = 6,322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.82/25,281.32 = 6,322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.82x = 25,281.32 × 6,322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.82x = 159,847,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847,940.04/16,853.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.37

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