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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.52, 25,019.43 and 6,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.52, 25,019.43 and 6,150.79 is: 9,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.52 : 25,019.43 = 6,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.52/25,019.43 = 6,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.52x = 25,019.43 × 6,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.52x = 153,889,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,889,259.85/16,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.69

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