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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.08, 25,291.36 and 6,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.08, 25,291.36 and 6,329.93 is: 9,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.08 : 25,291.36 = 6,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.08/25,291.36 = 6,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.08x = 25,291.36 × 6,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.08x = 160,092,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,092,538.40/16,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.92

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