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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.98, 25,083.08 and 6,351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.98, 25,083.08 and 6,351.02 is: 9,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.98 : 25,083.08 = 6,351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.98/25,083.08 = 6,351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.98x = 25,083.08 × 6,351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.98x = 159,303,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,303,142.74/16,731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.88

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