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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.23, 25,145.75 and 6,092.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.23, 25,145.75 and 6,092.07 is: 9,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.23 : 25,145.75 = 6,092.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.23/25,145.75 = 6,092.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.23x = 25,145.75 × 6,092.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.23x = 153,189,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,189,643.72/16,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.71

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