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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.35, 25,129.95 and 6,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.35, 25,129.95 and 6,224.92 is: 9,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.35 : 25,129.95 = 6,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.35/25,129.95 = 6,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.35x = 25,129.95 × 6,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.35x = 156,431,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,431,842.19/16,757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.12

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