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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.67, 25,053.28 and 6,321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.67, 25,053.28 and 6,321.23 is: 9,478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.67 : 25,053.28 = 6,321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.67/25,053.28 = 6,321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.67x = 25,053.28 × 6,321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.67x = 158,367,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,367,388.26/16,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.16

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