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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.27, 25,294.65 and 6,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.27, 25,294.65 and 6,332.11 is: 9,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.27 : 25,294.65 = 6,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.27/25,294.65 = 6,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.27x = 25,294.65 × 6,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.27x = 160,168,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,168,442.97/16,861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.19

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