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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.93, 25,284.97 and 6,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.93, 25,284.97 and 6,324.04 is: 9,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.93 : 25,284.97 = 6,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.93/25,284.97 = 6,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.93x = 25,284.97 × 6,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.93x = 159,903,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,903,161.68/16,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.59

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