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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.72, 25,430.22 and 6,280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.72, 25,430.22 and 6,280.07 is: 9,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.72 : 25,430.22 = 6,280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.72/25,430.22 = 6,280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.72x = 25,430.22 × 6,280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.72x = 159,703,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,703,434.56/16,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.52

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