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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.34, 25,100.07 and 6,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.34, 25,100.07 and 6,061.37 is: 9,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.34 : 25,100.07 = 6,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.34/25,100.07 = 6,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.34x = 25,100.07 × 6,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.34x = 152,140,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,140,685.80/16,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.62

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