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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.64, 25,186.44 and 6,259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.64, 25,186.44 and 6,259.61 is: 9,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.64 : 25,186.44 = 6,259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.64/25,186.44 = 6,259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.64x = 25,186.44 × 6,259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.64x = 157,657,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,657,291.69/16,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.04

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