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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.94, 25,286.66 and 6,326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.94, 25,286.66 and 6,326.79 is: 9,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.94 : 25,286.66 = 6,326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.94/25,286.66 = 6,326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.94x = 25,286.66 × 6,326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.94x = 159,983,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,983,427.13/16,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.22

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