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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.67, 25,099.62 and 6,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.67, 25,099.62 and 6,208.27 is: 9,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.67 : 25,099.62 = 6,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.67/25,099.62 = 6,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.67x = 25,099.62 × 6,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.67x = 155,825,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,825,217.86/16,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.85

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