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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.79, 25,095.45 and 6,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.79, 25,095.45 and 6,336.35 is: 9,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.79 : 25,095.45 = 6,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.79/25,095.45 = 6,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.79x = 25,095.45 × 6,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.79x = 159,013,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,013,554.61/16,723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.22

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