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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.17, 25,211.56 and 6,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.17, 25,211.56 and 6,278.43 is: 9,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.17 : 25,211.56 = 6,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.17/25,211.56 = 6,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.17x = 25,211.56 × 6,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.17x = 158,289,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,289,117.04/16,801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.32

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