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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.83, 25,037.10 and 6,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.83, 25,037.10 and 6,162.21 is: 9,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.83 : 25,037.10 = 6,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.83/25,037.10 = 6,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.83x = 25,037.10 × 6,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.83x = 154,283,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283,867.99/16,684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.95

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