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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.30, 25,062.75 and 6,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.30, 25,062.75 and 6,186.33 is: 9,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.30 : 25,062.75 = 6,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.30/25,062.75 = 6,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.30x = 25,062.75 × 6,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.30x = 155,046,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,046,442.21/16,719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.50

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