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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.92, 25,176.52 and 6,256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.92, 25,176.52 and 6,256.56 is: 9,385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.92 : 25,176.52 = 6,256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.92/25,176.52 = 6,256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.92x = 25,176.52 × 6,256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.92x = 157,518,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,518,407.97/16,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.08

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