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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.52, 25,069.80 and 6,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.52, 25,069.80 and 6,188.06 is: 9,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.52 : 25,069.80 = 6,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.52/25,069.80 = 6,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.52x = 25,069.80 × 6,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.52x = 155,133,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,133,426.59/16,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.14

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