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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.13, 25,293.35 and 6,188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.13, 25,293.35 and 6,188.27 is: 9,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.13 : 25,293.35 = 6,188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.13/25,293.35 = 6,188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.13x = 25,293.35 × 6,188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.13x = 156,522,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,522,048.06/16,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.36

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