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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.74, 25,116.29 and 6,216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.74, 25,116.29 and 6,216.81 is: 9,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.74 : 25,116.29 = 6,216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.74/25,116.29 = 6,216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.74x = 25,116.29 × 6,216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.74x = 156,143,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,143,202.83/16,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.91

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