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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.28, 25,182.86 and 6,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.28, 25,182.86 and 6,266.45 is: 9,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.28 : 25,182.86 = 6,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.28/25,182.86 = 6,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.28x = 25,182.86 × 6,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.28x = 157,807,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,807,133.05/16,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.69

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