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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.48, 25,011.54 and 6,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.48, 25,011.54 and 6,283.32 is: 9,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.48 : 25,011.54 = 6,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.48/25,011.54 = 6,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.48x = 25,011.54 × 6,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.48x = 157,155,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,155,509.51/16,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.61

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