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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.80, 25,026.84 and 6,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.80, 25,026.84 and 6,297.12 is: 9,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.80 : 25,026.84 = 6,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.80/25,026.84 = 6,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.80x = 25,026.84 × 6,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.80x = 157,597,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,597,014.70/16,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.85

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