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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.17, 25,055.52 and 6,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.17, 25,055.52 and 6,322.73 is: 9,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.17 : 25,055.52 = 6,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.17/25,055.52 = 6,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.17x = 25,055.52 × 6,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.17x = 158,419,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,419,287.97/16,710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.41

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