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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.96, 25,292.67 and 6,330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.96, 25,292.67 and 6,330.81 is: 9,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.96 : 25,292.67 = 6,330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.96/25,292.67 = 6,330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.96x = 25,292.67 × 6,330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.96x = 160,123,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,123,088.16/16,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.24

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