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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.48, 25,118.10 and 6,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.48, 25,118.10 and 6,359.76 is: 9,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.48 : 25,118.10 = 6,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.48/25,118.10 = 6,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.48x = 25,118.10 × 6,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.48x = 159,745,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,745,087.66/16,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.90

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