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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.10, 25,137.99 and 6,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.10, 25,137.99 and 6,236.55 is: 9,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.10 : 25,137.99 = 6,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.10/25,137.99 = 6,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.10x = 25,137.99 × 6,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.10x = 156,774,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774,331.53/16,769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.00

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