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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.49, 25,035.09 and 6,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.49, 25,035.09 and 6,160.84 is: 9,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.49 : 25,035.09 = 6,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.49/25,035.09 = 6,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.49x = 25,035.09 × 6,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.49x = 154,237,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,237,183.88/16,683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.90

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