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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.56, 25,013.10 and 6,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.56, 25,013.10 and 6,286.28 is: 9,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.56 : 25,013.10 = 6,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.56/25,013.10 = 6,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.56x = 25,013.10 × 6,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.56x = 157,239,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239,350.27/16,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.59

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