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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.76, 25,113.24 and 6,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.76, 25,113.24 and 6,370.96 is: 9,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.76 : 25,113.24 = 6,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.76/25,113.24 = 6,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.76x = 25,113.24 × 6,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.76x = 159,995,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,995,447.51/16,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.96

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