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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.40, 25,181.51 and 6,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.40, 25,181.51 and 6,265.18 is: 9,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.40 : 25,181.51 = 6,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.40/25,181.51 = 6,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.40x = 25,181.51 × 6,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.40x = 157,766,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,766,645.53/16,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.21

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