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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.46, 25,299.42 and 6,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.46, 25,299.42 and 6,335.30 is: 9,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.46 : 25,299.42 = 6,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.46/25,299.42 = 6,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.46x = 25,299.42 × 6,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.46x = 160,279,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,279,415.53/16,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.98

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