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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.53, 25,289.84 and 6,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.53, 25,289.84 and 6,328.45 is: 9,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.53 : 25,289.84 = 6,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.53/25,289.84 = 6,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.53x = 25,289.84 × 6,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.53x = 160,045,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045,487.95/16,859.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.88

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