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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.88, 25,087.86 and 6,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.88, 25,087.86 and 6,197.55 is: 9,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.88 : 25,087.86 = 6,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.88/25,087.86 = 6,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.88x = 25,087.86 × 6,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.88x = 155,483,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,483,266.74/16,724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.53

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