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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.23, 25,001.77 and 6,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.23, 25,001.77 and 6,141.29 is: 9,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.23 : 25,001.77 = 6,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.23/25,001.77 = 6,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.23x = 25,001.77 × 6,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.23x = 153,543,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,543,120.08/16,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.83

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