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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.16, 25,209.88 and 6,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.16, 25,209.88 and 6,276.35 is: 9,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.16 : 25,209.88 = 6,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.16/25,209.88 = 6,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.16x = 25,209.88 × 6,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.16x = 158,226,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,226,030.34/16,807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.20

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