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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.92, 25,161.94 and 6,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.92, 25,161.94 and 6,242.34 is: 9,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.92 : 25,161.94 = 6,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.92/25,161.94 = 6,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.92x = 25,161.94 × 6,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.92x = 157,069,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,069,384.54/16,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.02

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