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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.31, 25,355.25 and 6,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.31, 25,355.25 and 6,512.25 is: 9,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.31 : 25,355.25 = 6,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.31/25,355.25 = 6,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.31x = 25,355.25 × 6,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.31x = 165,119,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,119,726.81/16,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.64

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