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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.87, 25,155.71 and 6,238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.87, 25,155.71 and 6,238.01 is: 9,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.87 : 25,155.71 = 6,238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.87/25,155.71 = 6,238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.87x = 25,155.71 × 6,238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.87x = 156,921,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,921,660.72/16,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.91

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