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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.09, 25,273.41 and 6,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.09, 25,273.41 and 6,322.20 is: 9,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.09 : 25,273.41 = 6,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.09/25,273.41 = 6,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.09x = 25,273.41 × 6,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.09x = 159,783,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,783,552.70/16,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.15

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