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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.43, 25,222.08 and 6,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.43, 25,222.08 and 6,292.60 is: 9,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.43 : 25,222.08 = 6,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.43/25,222.08 = 6,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.43x = 25,222.08 × 6,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.43x = 158,712,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,712,334.50/16,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.88

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