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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.94, 25,111.40 and 6,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.94, 25,111.40 and 6,352.68 is: 9,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.94 : 25,111.40 = 6,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.94/25,111.40 = 6,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.94x = 25,111.40 × 6,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.94x = 159,524,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,524,688.55/16,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.02

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