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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.95, 25,106.91 and 6,349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.95, 25,106.91 and 6,349.70 is: 9,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.95 : 25,106.91 = 6,349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.95/25,106.91 = 6,349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.95x = 25,106.91 × 6,349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.95x = 159,421,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,421,220.89/16,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.54

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