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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.32, 25,104.56 and 6,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.32, 25,104.56 and 6,344 is: 9,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.32 : 25,104.56 = 6,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.32/25,104.56 = 6,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.32x = 25,104.56 × 6,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.32x = 159,263,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,263,328.64/16,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.31

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