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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.20, 25,134.80 and 6,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.20, 25,134.80 and 6,234.40 is: 9,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.20 : 25,134.80 = 6,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.20/25,134.80 = 6,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.20x = 25,134.80 × 6,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.20x = 156,700,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,700,397.12/16,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.65

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