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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.84, 25,267.92 and 6,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.84, 25,267.92 and 6,317.72 is: 9,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.84 : 25,267.92 = 6,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.84/25,267.92 = 6,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.84x = 25,267.92 × 6,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.84x = 159,635,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,635,643.54/16,857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.52

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