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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.06, 25,092.56 and 6,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.06, 25,092.56 and 6,206.24 is: 9,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.06 : 25,092.56 = 6,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.06/25,092.56 = 6,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.06x = 25,092.56 × 6,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.06x = 155,730,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,730,449.57/16,739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.42

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