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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.51, 25,132.08 and 6,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.51, 25,132.08 and 6,222.29 is: 9,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.51 : 25,132.08 = 6,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.51/25,132.08 = 6,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.51x = 25,132.08 × 6,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.51x = 156,379,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,379,074.51/16,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.11

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