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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.94, 25,158.96 and 6,240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.94, 25,158.96 and 6,240.30 is: 9,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.94 : 25,158.96 = 6,240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.94/25,158.96 = 6,240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.94x = 25,158.96 × 6,240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.94x = 156,999,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,999,458.09/16,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.96

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