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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.46, 25,173.72 and 6,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.46, 25,173.72 and 6,255.72 is: 9,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.46 : 25,173.72 = 6,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.46/25,173.72 = 6,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.46x = 25,173.72 × 6,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.46x = 157,479,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,479,743.68/16,793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.44

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