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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.22, 25,159.48 and 6,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.22, 25,159.48 and 6,246.01 is: 9,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.22 : 25,159.48 = 6,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.22/25,159.48 = 6,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.22x = 25,159.48 × 6,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.22x = 157,146,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,146,379.51/16,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.68

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