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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.17, 25,282.89 and 6,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.17, 25,282.89 and 6,330.27 is: 9,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.17 : 25,282.89 = 6,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.17/25,282.89 = 6,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.17x = 25,282.89 × 6,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.17x = 160,047,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,047,520.08/16,867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.70

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