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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.61, 25,167.55 and 6,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.61, 25,167.55 and 6,250.24 is: 9,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.61 : 25,167.55 = 6,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.61/25,167.55 = 6,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.61x = 25,167.55 × 6,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.61x = 157,303,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,303,149.17/16,770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.69

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