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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.68, 25,185.96 and 6,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.68, 25,185.96 and 6,256.44 is: 9,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.68 : 25,185.96 = 6,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.68/25,185.96 = 6,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.68x = 25,185.96 × 6,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.68x = 157,574,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,574,447.58/16,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.20

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