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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.91, 25,154.43 and 6,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.91, 25,154.43 and 6,237.33 is: 9,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.91 : 25,154.43 = 6,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.91/25,154.43 = 6,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.91x = 25,154.43 × 6,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.91x = 156,896,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,896,480.87/16,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.51

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