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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.68, 25,183.08 and 6,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.68, 25,183.08 and 6,262 is: 9,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.68 : 25,183.08 = 6,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.68/25,183.08 = 6,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.68x = 25,183.08 × 6,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.68x = 157,696,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,696,446.96/16,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.87

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