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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.05, 25,325.34 and 6,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.05, 25,325.34 and 6,351.17 is: 9,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.05 : 25,325.34 = 6,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.05/25,325.34 = 6,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.05x = 25,325.34 × 6,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.05x = 160,845,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,845,413.02/16,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.16

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