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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.08, 25,187.04 and 6,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.08, 25,187.04 and 6,268.86 is: 9,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.08 : 25,187.04 = 6,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.08/25,187.04 = 6,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.08x = 25,187.04 × 6,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.08x = 157,894,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,894,027.57/16,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.73

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