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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.76, 25,044.54 and 6,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.76, 25,044.54 and 6,314.32 is: 9,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.76 : 25,044.54 = 6,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.76/25,044.54 = 6,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.76x = 25,044.54 × 6,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.76x = 158,139,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,139,239.81/16,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.42

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