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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.60, 25,284.66 and 6,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.60, 25,284.66 and 6,329.70 is: 9,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.60 : 25,284.66 = 6,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.60/25,284.66 = 6,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.60x = 25,284.66 × 6,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.60x = 160,044,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,044,312.40/16,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.39

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