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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.92, 25,158.52 and 6,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.92, 25,158.52 and 6,242.92 is: 9,364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.92 : 25,158.52 = 6,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.92/25,158.52 = 6,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.92x = 25,158.52 × 6,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.92x = 157,062,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,062,627.68/16,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.06

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