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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.83, 25,124.61 and 6,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.83, 25,124.61 and 6,361.58 is: 9,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.83 : 25,124.61 = 6,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.83/25,124.61 = 6,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.83x = 25,124.61 × 6,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.83x = 159,832,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,832,216.48/16,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.32

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