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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.13, 25,278.74 and 6,324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.13, 25,278.74 and 6,324.93 is: 9,480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.13 : 25,278.74 = 6,324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.13/25,278.74 = 6,324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.13x = 25,278.74 × 6,324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.13x = 159,886,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,886,229.36/16,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.28

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