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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.44, 25,197.39 and 6,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.44, 25,197.39 and 6,265.80 is: 9,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.44 : 25,197.39 = 6,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.44/25,197.39 = 6,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.44x = 25,197.39 × 6,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.44x = 157,881,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,881,847.34/16,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.28

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