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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.27, 25,191.42 and 6,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.27, 25,191.42 and 6,264.14 is: 9,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.27 : 25,191.42 = 6,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.27/25,191.42 = 6,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.27x = 25,191.42 × 6,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.27x = 157,802,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,802,467.47/16,794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.21

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