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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.02, 25,291.09 and 6,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.02, 25,291.09 and 6,328.14 is: 9,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.02 : 25,291.09 = 6,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.02/25,291.09 = 6,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.02x = 25,291.09 × 6,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.02x = 160,045,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045,558.27/16,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.73

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