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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.49, 25,083.83 and 6,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.49, 25,083.83 and 6,351.53 is: 9,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.49 : 25,083.83 = 6,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.49/25,083.83 = 6,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.49x = 25,083.83 × 6,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.49x = 159,320,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,320,541.58/16,732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.63

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