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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.48, 25,291.38 and 6,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.48, 25,291.38 and 6,329.40 is: 9,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.48 : 25,291.38 = 6,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.48/25,291.38 = 6,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.48x = 25,291.38 × 6,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.48x = 160,079,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,079,260.57/16,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.35

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