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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.51, 25,035.84 and 6,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.51, 25,035.84 and 6,159.11 is: 9,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.51 : 25,035.84 = 6,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.51/25,035.84 = 6,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.51x = 25,035.84 × 6,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.51x = 154,198,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,198,367.32/16,689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.24

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