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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.17, 25,091.01 and 6,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.17, 25,091.01 and 6,195.26 is: 9,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.17 : 25,091.01 = 6,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.17/25,091.01 = 6,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.17x = 25,091.01 × 6,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.17x = 155,445,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,445,393.34/16,725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.10

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