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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.55, 25,163.93 and 6,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.55, 25,163.93 and 6,251.27 is: 9,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.55 : 25,163.93 = 6,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.55/25,163.93 = 6,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.55x = 25,163.93 × 6,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.55x = 157,306,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,306,410.50/16,780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.33

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