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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.63, 25,145.69 and 6,372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.63, 25,145.69 and 6,372.57 is: 9,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.63 : 25,145.69 = 6,372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.63/25,145.69 = 6,372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.63x = 25,145.69 × 6,372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.63x = 160,242,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242,637.86/16,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.09

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