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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.54, 25,197.21 and 6,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.54, 25,197.21 and 6,269.10 is: 9,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.54 : 25,197.21 = 6,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.54/25,197.21 = 6,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.54x = 25,197.21 × 6,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.54x = 157,963,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963,829.21/16,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.35

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