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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.96, 25,175.94 and 6,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.96, 25,175.94 and 6,257.22 is: 9,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.96 : 25,175.94 = 6,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.96/25,175.94 = 6,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.96x = 25,175.94 × 6,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.96x = 157,531,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,531,395.29/16,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.68

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