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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.36, 25,086.12 and 6,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.36, 25,086.12 and 6,192.16 is: 9,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.36 : 25,086.12 = 6,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.36/25,086.12 = 6,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.36x = 25,086.12 × 6,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.36x = 155,337,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,337,268.82/16,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.31

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