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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.56, 25,222.27 and 6,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.56, 25,222.27 and 6,292.72 is: 9,433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.56 : 25,222.27 = 6,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.56/25,222.27 = 6,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.56x = 25,222.27 × 6,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.56x = 158,716,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,716,682.87/16,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.07

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