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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.63, 25,101.18 and 6,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.63, 25,101.18 and 6,062.64 is: 9,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.63 : 25,101.18 = 6,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.63/25,101.18 = 6,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.63x = 25,101.18 × 6,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.63x = 152,179,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,179,417.92/16,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.05

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