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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.42, 25,057.40 and 6,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.42, 25,057.40 and 6,323.98 is: 9,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.42 : 25,057.40 = 6,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.42/25,057.40 = 6,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.42x = 25,057.40 × 6,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.42x = 158,462,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,462,496.45/16,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.29

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