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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,685.06, 25,029.78 and 6,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,685.06, 25,029.78 and 6,162.47 is: 9,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,685.06 : 25,029.78 = 6,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,685.06/25,029.78 = 6,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,685.06x = 25,029.78 × 6,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,685.06x = 154,245,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,245,237.54/16,685.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.51

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