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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.08, 25,014.50 and 6,139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.08, 25,014.50 and 6,139.21 is: 9,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.08 : 25,014.50 = 6,139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.08/25,014.50 = 6,139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.08x = 25,014.50 × 6,139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.08x = 153,569,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,569,268.55/16,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.82

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