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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.83, 25,004.70 and 6,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.83, 25,004.70 and 6,138.18 is: 9,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.83 : 25,004.70 = 6,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.83/25,004.70 = 6,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.83x = 25,004.70 × 6,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.83x = 153,483,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483,349.45/16,666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.91

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