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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.36, 25,125.24 and 6,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.36, 25,125.24 and 6,218.04 is: 9,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.36 : 25,125.24 = 6,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.36/25,125.24 = 6,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.36x = 25,125.24 × 6,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.36x = 156,229,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,229,747.33/16,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.17

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