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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.91, 25,157.43 and 6,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.91, 25,157.43 and 6,239.33 is: 9,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.91 : 25,157.43 = 6,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.91/25,157.43 = 6,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.91x = 25,157.43 × 6,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.91x = 156,965,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965,507.72/16,768.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.51

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