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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.36, 25,072.68 and 6,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.36, 25,072.68 and 6,183.10 is: 9,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.36 : 25,072.68 = 6,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.36/25,072.68 = 6,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.36x = 25,072.68 × 6,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.36x = 155,026,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,026,887.71/16,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.74

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