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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.32, 25,102.97 and 6,347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.32, 25,102.97 and 6,347.07 is: 9,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.32 : 25,102.97 = 6,347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.32/25,102.97 = 6,347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.32x = 25,102.97 × 6,347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.32x = 159,330,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,330,276.06/16,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.60

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