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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.28, 25,028.61 and 6,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.28, 25,028.61 and 6,161.69 is: 9,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.28 : 25,028.61 = 6,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.28/25,028.61 = 6,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.28x = 25,028.61 × 6,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.28x = 154,218,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,218,380.00/16,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.33

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