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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.65, 25,317.08 and 6,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.65, 25,317.08 and 6,346.71 is: 9,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.65 : 25,317.08 = 6,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.65/25,317.08 = 6,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.65x = 25,317.08 × 6,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.65x = 160,680,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,680,054.09/16,877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.29

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