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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.27, 25,150.91 and 6,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.27, 25,150.91 and 6,237.07 is: 9,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.27 : 25,150.91 = 6,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.27/25,150.91 = 6,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.27x = 25,150.91 × 6,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.27x = 156,867,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,867,986.23/16,767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.61

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