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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.98, 25,014.80 and 6,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.98, 25,014.80 and 6,288.38 is: 9,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.98 : 25,014.80 = 6,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.98/25,014.80 = 6,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.98x = 25,014.80 × 6,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.98x = 157,302,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302,458.67/16,677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.75

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