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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.44, 25,061.12 and 6,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.44, 25,061.12 and 6,336.48 is: 9,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.44 : 25,061.12 = 6,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.44/25,061.12 = 6,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.44x = 25,061.12 × 6,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.44x = 158,799,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,799,285.66/16,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.02

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