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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.56, 25,283.94 and 6,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.56, 25,283.94 and 6,324.52 is: 9,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.56 : 25,283.94 = 6,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.56/25,283.94 = 6,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.56x = 25,283.94 × 6,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.56x = 159,908,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,908,784.21/16,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.01

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