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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.76, 25,087.32 and 6,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.76, 25,087.32 and 6,333.84 is: 9,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.76 : 25,087.32 = 6,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.76/25,087.32 = 6,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.76x = 25,087.32 × 6,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.76x = 158,899,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,899,070.91/16,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.12

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