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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.76, 25,098.24 and 6,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.76, 25,098.24 and 6,360.96 is: 9,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.76 : 25,098.24 = 6,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.76/25,098.24 = 6,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.76x = 25,098.24 × 6,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.76x = 159,648,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,648,900.71/16,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.97

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