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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.93, 25,056.63 and 6,323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.93, 25,056.63 and 6,323.49 is: 9,481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.93 : 25,056.63 = 6,323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.93/25,056.63 = 6,323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.93x = 25,056.63 × 6,323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.93x = 158,445,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,445,349.24/16,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.54

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