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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.28, 25,145.52 and 6,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.28, 25,145.52 and 6,241.26 is: 9,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.28 : 25,145.52 = 6,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.28/25,145.52 = 6,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.28x = 25,145.52 × 6,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.28x = 156,939,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,746.88/16,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.44

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