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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.84, 25,127.43 and 6,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.84, 25,127.43 and 6,221.85 is: 9,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.84 : 25,127.43 = 6,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.84/25,127.43 = 6,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.84x = 25,127.43 × 6,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.84x = 156,339,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,339,100.35/16,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.33

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