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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.94, 25,102.41 and 6,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.94, 25,102.41 and 6,346.69 is: 9,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.94 : 25,102.41 = 6,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.94/25,102.41 = 6,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.94x = 25,102.41 × 6,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.94x = 159,317,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,317,127.97/16,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.03

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