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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.34, 25,126.68 and 6,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.34, 25,126.68 and 6,221.35 is: 9,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.34 : 25,126.68 = 6,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.34/25,126.68 = 6,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.34x = 25,126.68 × 6,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.34x = 156,321,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,321,870.62/16,748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.57

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