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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.19, 25,186.81 and 6,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.19, 25,186.81 and 6,261.05 is: 9,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.19 : 25,186.81 = 6,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.19/25,186.81 = 6,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.19x = 25,186.81 × 6,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.19x = 157,695,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,695,876.75/16,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.58

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