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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,980.44, 25,462.62 and 6,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,980.44, 25,462.62 and 6,303.29 is: 9,451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,980.44 : 25,462.62 = 6,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,980.44/25,462.62 = 6,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,980.44x = 25,462.62 × 6,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,980.44x = 160,498,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,498,150.71/16,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.95

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