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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.35, 25,069.37 and 6,324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.35, 25,069.37 and 6,324.75 is: 9,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.35 : 25,069.37 = 6,324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.35/25,069.37 = 6,324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.35x = 25,069.37 × 6,324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.35x = 158,557,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,557,466.28/16,714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.31

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