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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.50, 25,188.59 and 6,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.50, 25,188.59 and 6,262.16 is: 9,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.50 : 25,188.59 = 6,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.50/25,188.59 = 6,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.50x = 25,188.59 × 6,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.50x = 157,734,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,734,823.50/16,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.17

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