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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.23, 25,003.27 and 6,142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.23, 25,003.27 and 6,142.29 is: 9,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.23 : 25,003.27 = 6,142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.23/25,003.27 = 6,142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.23x = 25,003.27 × 6,142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.23x = 153,577,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,577,335.29/16,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.33

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