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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.53, 25,288.34 and 6,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.53, 25,288.34 and 6,327.45 is: 9,491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.53 : 25,288.34 = 6,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.53/25,288.34 = 6,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.53x = 25,288.34 × 6,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.53x = 160,010,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,010,675.30/16,858.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.38

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