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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672, 25,015.68 and 6,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672, 25,015.68 and 6,282.88 is: 9,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672 : 25,015.68 = 6,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672/25,015.68 = 6,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672x = 25,015.68 × 6,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672x = 157,170,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,170,515.56/16,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.21

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