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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.86, 25,122.99 and 6,216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.86, 25,122.99 and 6,216.54 is: 9,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.86 : 25,122.99 = 6,216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.86/25,122.99 = 6,216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.86x = 25,122.99 × 6,216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.86x = 156,178,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,178,072.25/16,753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.92

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