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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.92, 25,155.96 and 6,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.92, 25,155.96 and 6,238.32 is: 9,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.92 : 25,155.96 = 6,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.92/25,155.96 = 6,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.92x = 25,155.96 × 6,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.92x = 156,930,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,930,928.39/16,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.00

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