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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.22, 25,185.09 and 6,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.22, 25,185.09 and 6,401.54 is: 9,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.22 : 25,185.09 = 6,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.22/25,185.09 = 6,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.22x = 25,185.09 × 6,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.22x = 161,223,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,223,361.04/16,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.07

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