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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.36, 25,052.32 and 6,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.36, 25,052.32 and 6,317.76 is: 9,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.36 : 25,052.32 = 6,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.36/25,052.32 = 6,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.36x = 25,052.32 × 6,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.36x = 158,274,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,274,545.20/16,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.08

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