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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.30, 25,033.32 and 6,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.30, 25,033.32 and 6,159.65 is: 9,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.30 : 25,033.32 = 6,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.30/25,033.32 = 6,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.30x = 25,033.32 × 6,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.30x = 154,196,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,196,552.12/16,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.13

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