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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.07, 25,314.92 and 6,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.07, 25,314.92 and 6,344.66 is: 9,517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.07 : 25,314.92 = 6,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.07/25,314.92 = 6,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.07x = 25,314.92 × 6,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.07x = 160,614,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,614,560.33/16,875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.86

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