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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.16, 25,278.39 and 6,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.16, 25,278.39 and 6,327.27 is: 9,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.16 : 25,278.39 = 6,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.16/25,278.39 = 6,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.16x = 25,278.39 × 6,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.16x = 159,943,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,943,198.70/16,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.21

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