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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.92, 25,103.04 and 6,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.92, 25,103.04 and 6,348.32 is: 9,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.92 : 25,103.04 = 6,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.92/25,103.04 = 6,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.92x = 25,103.04 × 6,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.92x = 159,362,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,362,130.89/16,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.02

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