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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.18, 25,176.33 and 6,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.18, 25,176.33 and 6,257.47 is: 9,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.18 : 25,176.33 = 6,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.18/25,176.33 = 6,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.18x = 25,176.33 × 6,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.18x = 157,540,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,540,129.69/16,795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.08

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