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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.59, 25,184.79 and 6,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.59, 25,184.79 and 6,265.17 is: 9,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.59 : 25,184.79 = 6,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.59/25,184.79 = 6,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.59x = 25,184.79 × 6,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.59x = 157,786,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,786,990.76/16,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.55

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