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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.04, 25,007.28 and 6,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.04, 25,007.28 and 6,281.76 is: 9,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.04 : 25,007.28 = 6,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.04/25,007.28 = 6,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.04x = 25,007.28 × 6,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.04x = 157,089,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,089,731.21/16,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.17

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