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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.96, 25,211.96 and 6,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.96, 25,211.96 and 6,277.62 is: 9,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.96 : 25,211.96 = 6,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.96/25,211.96 = 6,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.96x = 25,211.96 × 6,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.96x = 158,271,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,271,104.34/16,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.32

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