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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.27, 25,053.98 and 6,313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.27, 25,053.98 and 6,313.59 is: 9,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.27 : 25,053.98 = 6,313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.27/25,053.98 = 6,313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.27x = 25,053.98 × 6,313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.27x = 158,180,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,180,526.02/16,704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.47

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