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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.48, 25,086.82 and 6,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.48, 25,086.82 and 6,353.52 is: 9,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.48 : 25,086.82 = 6,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.48/25,086.82 = 6,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.48x = 25,086.82 × 6,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.48x = 159,389,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,389,612.61/16,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.62

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