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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.76, 25,163.70 and 6,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.76, 25,163.70 and 6,248.10 is: 9,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.76 : 25,163.70 = 6,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.76/25,163.70 = 6,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.76x = 25,163.70 × 6,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.76x = 157,225,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,225,313.97/16,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.17

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