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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.98, 25,142.85 and 6,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.98, 25,142.85 and 6,376.26 is: 9,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.98 : 25,142.85 = 6,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.98/25,142.85 = 6,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.98x = 25,142.85 × 6,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.98x = 160,317,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,317,348.74/16,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.64

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