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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.92, 25,158.94 and 6,240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.92, 25,158.94 and 6,240.34 is: 9,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.92 : 25,158.94 = 6,240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.92/25,158.94 = 6,240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.92x = 25,158.94 × 6,240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.92x = 157,000,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000,339.64/16,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.02

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