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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.17, 25,017.60 and 6,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.17, 25,017.60 and 6,146.24 is: 9,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.17 : 25,017.60 = 6,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.17/25,017.60 = 6,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.17x = 25,017.60 × 6,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.17x = 153,764,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,764,158.46/16,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.59

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