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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.58, 25,131.69 and 6,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.58, 25,131.69 and 6,366.33 is: 9,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.58 : 25,131.69 = 6,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.58/25,131.69 = 6,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.58x = 25,131.69 × 6,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.58x = 159,996,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996,632.00/16,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.43

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