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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.28, 25,147.02 and 6,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.28, 25,147.02 and 6,242.26 is: 9,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.28 : 25,147.02 = 6,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.28/25,147.02 = 6,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.28x = 25,147.02 × 6,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.28x = 156,974,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,974,237.07/16,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.94

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