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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.04, 25,059.84 and 6,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.04, 25,059.84 and 6,325.60 is: 9,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.04 : 25,059.84 = 6,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.04/25,059.84 = 6,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.04x = 25,059.84 × 6,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.04x = 158,518,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,518,523.90/16,713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.72

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