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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.64, 25,348.62 and 6,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.64, 25,348.62 and 6,372.74 is: 9,557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.64 : 25,348.62 = 6,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.64/25,348.62 = 6,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.64x = 25,348.62 × 6,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.64x = 161,540,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,540,164.62/16,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.66

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