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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.26, 25,191.87 and 6,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.26, 25,191.87 and 6,263.25 is: 9,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.26 : 25,191.87 = 6,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.26/25,191.87 = 6,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.26x = 25,191.87 × 6,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.26x = 157,782,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,782,979.78/16,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.49

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