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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.50, 25,097.32 and 6,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.50, 25,097.32 and 6,360.54 is: 9,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.50 : 25,097.32 = 6,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.50/25,097.32 = 6,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.50x = 25,097.32 × 6,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.50x = 159,632,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,632,507.75/16,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.14

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