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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.73, 25,082.71 and 6,350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.73, 25,082.71 and 6,350.77 is: 9,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.73 : 25,082.71 = 6,350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.73/25,082.71 = 6,350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.73x = 25,082.71 × 6,350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.73x = 159,294,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,294,443.60/16,731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.50

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