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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.92, 25,146.48 and 6,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.92, 25,146.48 and 6,239.61 is: 9,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.92 : 25,146.48 = 6,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.92/25,146.48 = 6,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.92x = 25,146.48 × 6,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.92x = 156,904,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,904,228.07/16,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.85

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