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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.61, 25,271.69 and 6,322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.61, 25,271.69 and 6,322.77 is: 9,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.61 : 25,271.69 = 6,322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.61/25,271.69 = 6,322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.61x = 25,271.69 × 6,322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.61x = 159,787,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,787,051.77/16,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.51

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