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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.73, 25,153.41 and 6,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.73, 25,153.41 and 6,236.52 is: 9,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.73 : 25,153.41 = 6,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.73/25,153.41 = 6,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.73x = 25,153.41 × 6,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.73x = 156,869,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,869,744.53/16,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.46

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