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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.16, 25,208.38 and 6,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.16, 25,208.38 and 6,275.35 is: 9,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.16 : 25,208.38 = 6,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.16/25,208.38 = 6,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.16x = 25,208.38 × 6,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.16x = 158,191,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,191,407.43/16,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.70

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