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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.91, 25,118.07 and 6,218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.91, 25,118.07 and 6,218.02 is: 9,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.91 : 25,118.07 = 6,218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.91/25,118.07 = 6,218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.91x = 25,118.07 × 6,218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.91x = 156,184,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,184,661.62/16,745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.73

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