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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.19, 25,086.44 and 6,201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.19, 25,086.44 and 6,201.18 is: 9,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.19 : 25,086.44 = 6,201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.19/25,086.44 = 6,201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.19x = 25,086.44 × 6,201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.19x = 155,565,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565,545.50/16,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.72

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