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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.68, 25,061.16 and 6,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.68, 25,061.16 and 6,320 is: 9,478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.68 : 25,061.16 = 6,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.68/25,061.16 = 6,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.68x = 25,061.16 × 6,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.68x = 158,386,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386,531.20/16,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.16

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