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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.45, 25,036.53 and 6,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.45, 25,036.53 and 6,161.84 is: 9,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.45 : 25,036.53 = 6,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.45/25,036.53 = 6,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.45x = 25,036.53 × 6,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.45x = 154,270,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,270,966.83/16,684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.39

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