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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.86, 25,181.61 and 6,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.86, 25,181.61 and 6,255.42 is: 9,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.86 : 25,181.61 = 6,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.86/25,181.61 = 6,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.86x = 25,181.61 × 6,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.86x = 157,521,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,521,546.83/16,792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.27

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