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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.89, 25,308.50 and 6,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.89, 25,308.50 and 6,344.28 is: 9,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.89 : 25,308.50 = 6,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.89/25,308.50 = 6,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.89x = 25,308.50 × 6,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.89x = 160,564,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,564,178.66/16,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.19

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