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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.88, 25,143.06 and 6,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.88, 25,143.06 and 6,370.82 is: 9,557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.88 : 25,143.06 = 6,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.88/25,143.06 = 6,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.88x = 25,143.06 × 6,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.88x = 160,181,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,181,751.94/16,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.46

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