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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.68, 25,183.86 and 6,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.68, 25,183.86 and 6,401.24 is: 9,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.68 : 25,183.86 = 6,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.68/25,183.86 = 6,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.68x = 25,183.86 × 6,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.68x = 161,207,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,207,931.99/16,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.18

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