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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.96, 25,016.48 and 6,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.96, 25,016.48 and 6,147.25 is: 9,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.96 : 25,016.48 = 6,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.96/25,016.48 = 6,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.96x = 25,016.48 × 6,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.96x = 153,782,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,782,463.40/16,679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.60

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