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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.60, 25,168.38 and 6,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.60, 25,168.38 and 6,383.44 is: 9,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.60 : 25,168.38 = 6,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.60/25,168.38 = 6,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.60x = 25,168.38 × 6,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.60x = 160,660,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,660,843.63/16,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.34

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