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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.84, 25,100.82 and 6,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.84, 25,100.82 and 6,061.87 is: 9,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.84 : 25,100.82 = 6,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.84/25,100.82 = 6,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.84x = 25,100.82 × 6,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.84x = 152,157,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,157,907.73/16,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.37

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