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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.52, 25,293.53 and 6,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.52, 25,293.53 and 6,331.36 is: 9,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.52 : 25,293.53 = 6,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.52/25,293.53 = 6,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.52x = 25,293.53 × 6,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.52x = 160,142,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,142,349.21/16,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.07

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