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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.79, 25,051.97 and 6,320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.79, 25,051.97 and 6,320.35 is: 9,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.79 : 25,051.97 = 6,320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.79/25,051.97 = 6,320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.79x = 25,051.97 × 6,320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.79x = 158,337,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337,186.99/16,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.85

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