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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.36, 25,074.71 and 6,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.36, 25,074.71 and 6,188.20 is: 9,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.36 : 25,074.71 = 6,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.36/25,074.71 = 6,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.36x = 25,074.71 × 6,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.36x = 155,167,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,167,164.11/16,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.91

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