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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.49, 25,033.59 and 6,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.49, 25,033.59 and 6,159.84 is: 9,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.49 : 25,033.59 = 6,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.49/25,033.59 = 6,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.49x = 25,033.59 × 6,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.49x = 154,202,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,202,909.03/16,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.40

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