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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.38, 25,143.81 and 6,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.38, 25,143.81 and 6,371.32 is: 9,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.38 : 25,143.81 = 6,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.38/25,143.81 = 6,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.38x = 25,143.81 × 6,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.38x = 160,199,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,199,101.95/16,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.21

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