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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.28, 25,026.99 and 6,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.28, 25,026.99 and 6,152.33 is: 9,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.28 : 25,026.99 = 6,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.28/25,026.99 = 6,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.28x = 25,026.99 × 6,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.28x = 153,974,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,974,301.39/16,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.81

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