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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.74, 25,002.44 and 6,139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.74, 25,002.44 and 6,139.14 is: 9,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.74 : 25,002.44 = 6,139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.74/25,002.44 = 6,139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.74x = 25,002.44 × 6,139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.74x = 153,493,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,493,479.50/16,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.33

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