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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.03, 25,154.45 and 6,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.03, 25,154.45 and 6,237.17 is: 9,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.03 : 25,154.45 = 6,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.03/25,154.45 = 6,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.03x = 25,154.45 × 6,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.03x = 156,892,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,892,541.67/16,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.65

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