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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.46, 25,291.92 and 6,330.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.46, 25,291.92 and 6,330.31 is: 9,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.46 : 25,291.92 = 6,330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.46/25,291.92 = 6,330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.46x = 25,291.92 × 6,330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.46x = 160,105,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,105,567.64/16,859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.49

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