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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.68, 25,172.60 and 6,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.68, 25,172.60 and 6,254.98 is: 9,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.68 : 25,172.60 = 6,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.68/25,172.60 = 6,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.68x = 25,172.60 × 6,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.68x = 157,454,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,454,109.55/16,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.35

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