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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.10, 25,160.40 and 6,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.10, 25,160.40 and 6,251.58 is: 9,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.10 : 25,160.40 = 6,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.10/25,160.40 = 6,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.10x = 25,160.40 × 6,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.10x = 157,292,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,292,253.43/16,784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.50

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