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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.91, 25,116.57 and 6,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.91, 25,116.57 and 6,217.02 is: 9,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.91 : 25,116.57 = 6,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.91/25,116.57 = 6,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.91x = 25,116.57 × 6,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.91x = 156,150,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,150,218.02/16,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.24

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