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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.67, 25,051.78 and 6,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.67, 25,051.78 and 6,320.23 is: 9,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.67 : 25,051.78 = 6,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.67/25,051.78 = 6,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.67x = 25,051.78 × 6,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.67x = 158,332,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,332,854.65/16,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.66

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