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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.66, 25,112.49 and 6,353.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.66, 25,112.49 and 6,353.41 is: 9,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.66 : 25,112.49 = 6,353.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.66/25,112.49 = 6,353.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.66x = 25,112.49 × 6,353.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.66x = 159,549,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,549,945.09/16,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.12

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