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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.58, 25,174.28 and 6,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.58, 25,174.28 and 6,258.18 is: 9,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.58 : 25,174.28 = 6,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.58/25,174.28 = 6,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.58x = 25,174.28 × 6,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.58x = 157,545,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,545,175.61/16,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.07

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