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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.88, 25,098.46 and 6,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.88, 25,098.46 and 6,341.63 is: 9,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.88 : 25,098.46 = 6,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.88/25,098.46 = 6,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.88x = 25,098.46 × 6,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.88x = 159,165,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,165,005.54/16,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.82

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