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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.92, 25,103.16 and 6,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.92, 25,103.16 and 6,348 is: 9,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.92 : 25,103.16 = 6,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.92/25,103.16 = 6,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.92x = 25,103.16 × 6,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.92x = 159,354,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354,859.68/16,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.31

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