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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.34, 25,019.85 and 6,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.34, 25,019.85 and 6,150.78 is: 9,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.34 : 25,019.85 = 6,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.34/25,019.85 = 6,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.34x = 25,019.85 × 6,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.34x = 153,891,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,891,592.98/16,673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.80

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