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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.73, 25,095.37 and 6,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.73, 25,095.37 and 6,058.74 is: 9,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.73 : 25,095.37 = 6,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.73/25,095.37 = 6,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.73x = 25,095.37 × 6,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.73x = 152,046,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,046,322.03/16,733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.22

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