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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.92, 25,098.66 and 6,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.92, 25,098.66 and 6,345 is: 9,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.92 : 25,098.66 = 6,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.92/25,098.66 = 6,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.92x = 25,098.66 × 6,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.92x = 159,250,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250,997.70/16,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.82

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