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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.72, 25,090.56 and 6,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.72, 25,090.56 and 6,332.04 is: 9,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.72 : 25,090.56 = 6,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.72/25,090.56 = 6,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.72x = 25,090.56 × 6,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.72x = 158,874,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,874,429.54/16,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.51

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