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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.50, 25,095.82 and 6,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.50, 25,095.82 and 6,359.54 is: 9,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.50 : 25,095.82 = 6,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.50/25,095.82 = 6,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.50x = 25,095.82 × 6,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.50x = 159,597,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,597,871.12/16,740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.64

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