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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.81, 25,085.88 and 6,200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.81, 25,085.88 and 6,200.81 is: 9,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.81 : 25,085.88 = 6,200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.81/25,085.88 = 6,200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.81x = 25,085.88 × 6,200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.81x = 155,552,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,552,650.13/16,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.16

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