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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.48, 25,035.56 and 6,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.48, 25,035.56 and 6,299.32 is: 9,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.48 : 25,035.56 = 6,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.48/25,035.56 = 6,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.48x = 25,035.56 × 6,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.48x = 157,707,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,707,003.82/16,687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.62

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