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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.42, 25,049.90 and 6,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.42, 25,049.90 and 6,318.98 is: 9,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.42 : 25,049.90 = 6,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.42/25,049.90 = 6,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.42x = 25,049.90 × 6,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.42x = 158,289,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,289,707.65/16,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.79

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