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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.17, 25,269.39 and 6,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.17, 25,269.39 and 6,321.27 is: 9,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.17 : 25,269.39 = 6,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.17/25,269.39 = 6,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.17x = 25,269.39 × 6,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.17x = 159,734,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,734,636.93/16,858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.21

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