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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.32, 25,129.98 and 6,372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.32, 25,129.98 and 6,372.36 is: 9,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.32 : 25,129.98 = 6,372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.32/25,129.98 = 6,372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.32x = 25,129.98 × 6,372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.32x = 160,137,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,137,279.35/16,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.54

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