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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.27, 25,205.13 and 6,272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.27, 25,205.13 and 6,272.53 is: 9,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.27 : 25,205.13 = 6,272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.27/25,205.13 = 6,272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.27x = 25,205.13 × 6,272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.27x = 158,099,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,099,934.08/16,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.76

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