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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.08, 25,289.86 and 6,328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.08, 25,289.86 and 6,328.93 is: 9,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.08 : 25,289.86 = 6,328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.08/25,289.86 = 6,328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.08x = 25,289.86 × 6,328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.08x = 160,057,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,057,674.60/16,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.42

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