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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.73, 25,017.43 and 6,290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.73, 25,017.43 and 6,290.13 is: 9,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.73 : 25,017.43 = 6,290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.73/25,017.43 = 6,290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.73x = 25,017.43 × 6,290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.73x = 157,362,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,362,886.97/16,679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.38

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