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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.36, 25,134.18 and 6,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.36, 25,134.18 and 6,226.36 is: 9,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.36 : 25,134.18 = 6,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.36/25,134.18 = 6,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.36x = 25,134.18 × 6,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.36x = 156,494,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494,452.98/16,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.08

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