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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.57, 25,278.66 and 6,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.57, 25,278.66 and 6,324.16 is: 9,485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.57 : 25,278.66 = 6,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.57/25,278.66 = 6,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.57x = 25,278.66 × 6,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.57x = 159,866,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866,290.43/16,854.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.04

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