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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.44, 25,182.05 and 6,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.44, 25,182.05 and 6,255.56 is: 9,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.44 : 25,182.05 = 6,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.44/25,182.05 = 6,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.44x = 25,182.05 × 6,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.44x = 157,527,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,527,667.51/16,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.22

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