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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.35, 25,015.34 and 6,147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.35, 25,015.34 and 6,147.77 is: 9,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.35 : 25,015.34 = 6,147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.35/25,015.34 = 6,147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.35x = 25,015.34 × 6,147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.35x = 153,788,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,788,634.70/16,670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.28

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