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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.36, 25,119.24 and 6,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.36, 25,119.24 and 6,214.04 is: 9,318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.36 : 25,119.24 = 6,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.36/25,119.24 = 6,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.36x = 25,119.24 × 6,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.36x = 156,091,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,091,962.13/16,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.17

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