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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.92, 25,157.44 and 6,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.92, 25,157.44 and 6,239.34 is: 9,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.92 : 25,157.44 = 6,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.92/25,157.44 = 6,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.92x = 25,157.44 × 6,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.92x = 156,965,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965,821.69/16,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.52

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