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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.64, 25,333.61 and 6,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.64, 25,333.61 and 6,362.75 is: 9,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.64 : 25,333.61 = 6,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.64/25,333.61 = 6,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.64x = 25,333.61 × 6,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.64x = 161,191,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,191,427.03/16,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.67

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