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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.37, 25,170.17 and 6,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.37, 25,170.17 and 6,252 is: 9,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.37 : 25,170.17 = 6,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.37/25,170.17 = 6,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.37x = 25,170.17 × 6,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.37x = 157,363,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,363,902.84/16,772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.33

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