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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.34, 25,125.18 and 6,220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.34, 25,125.18 and 6,220.35 is: 9,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.34 : 25,125.18 = 6,220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.34/25,125.18 = 6,220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.34x = 25,125.18 × 6,220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.34x = 156,287,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287,413.41/16,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.08

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