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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.46, 25,032.05 and 6,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.46, 25,032.05 and 6,158.81 is: 9,241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.46 : 25,032.05 = 6,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.46/25,032.05 = 6,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.46x = 25,032.05 × 6,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.46x = 154,167,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,167,717.84/16,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.86

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