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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.32, 25,305.22 and 6,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.32, 25,305.22 and 6,481.08 is: 9,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.32 : 25,305.22 = 6,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.32/25,305.22 = 6,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.32x = 25,305.22 × 6,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.32x = 164,005,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005,155.24/16,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.10

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