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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.64, 25,148.47 and 6,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.64, 25,148.47 and 6,235.44 is: 9,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.64 : 25,148.47 = 6,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.64/25,148.47 = 6,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.64x = 25,148.47 × 6,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.64x = 156,811,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,811,775.78/16,765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.16

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