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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.57, 25,097.60 and 6,348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.57, 25,097.60 and 6,348.61 is: 9,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.57 : 25,097.60 = 6,348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.57/25,097.60 = 6,348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.57x = 25,097.60 × 6,348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.57x = 159,334,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,334,874.34/16,729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.15

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