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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.21, 25,291.55 and 6,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.21, 25,291.55 and 6,330.05 is: 9,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.21 : 25,291.55 = 6,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.21/25,291.55 = 6,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.21x = 25,291.55 × 6,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.21x = 160,096,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,096,807.66/16,859.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.11

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