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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.42, 25,051.40 and 6,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.42, 25,051.40 and 6,319.98 is: 9,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.42 : 25,051.40 = 6,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.42/25,051.40 = 6,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.42x = 25,051.40 × 6,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.42x = 158,324,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,324,346.97/16,707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.29

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