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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.54, 25,041.56 and 6,315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.54, 25,041.56 and 6,315.62 is: 9,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.54 : 25,041.56 = 6,315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.54/25,041.56 = 6,315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.54x = 25,041.56 × 6,315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.54x = 158,152,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,152,977.17/16,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.83

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