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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.52, 25,017.93 and 6,149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.52, 25,017.93 and 6,149.79 is: 9,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.52 : 25,017.93 = 6,149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.52/25,017.93 = 6,149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.52x = 25,017.93 × 6,149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.52x = 153,855,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,855,015.73/16,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.19

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