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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.26, 25,241.09 and 6,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.26, 25,241.09 and 6,161.29 is: 9,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.26 : 25,241.09 = 6,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.26/25,241.09 = 6,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.26x = 25,241.09 × 6,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.26x = 155,517,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,517,581.50/16,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.01

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