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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.34, 25,161.24 and 6,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.34, 25,161.24 and 6,242.40 is: 9,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.34 : 25,161.24 = 6,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.34/25,161.24 = 6,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.34x = 25,161.24 × 6,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.34x = 157,066,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,066,524.58/16,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.62

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