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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.08, 25,184.04 and 6,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.08, 25,184.04 and 6,266.87 is: 9,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.08 : 25,184.04 = 6,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.08/25,184.04 = 6,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.08x = 25,184.04 × 6,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.08x = 157,824,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,824,978.83/16,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.74

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