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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.59, 25,275.66 and 6,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.59, 25,275.66 and 6,323.70 is: 9,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.59 : 25,275.66 = 6,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.59/25,275.66 = 6,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.59x = 25,275.66 × 6,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.59x = 159,835,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,835,691.14/16,859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.40

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