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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.83, 25,121.61 and 6,359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.83, 25,121.61 and 6,359.58 is: 9,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.83 : 25,121.61 = 6,359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.83/25,121.61 = 6,359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.83x = 25,121.61 × 6,359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.83x = 159,762,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762,888.52/16,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.32

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