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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.33, 25,040.35 and 6,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.33, 25,040.35 and 6,161.42 is: 9,243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.33 : 25,040.35 = 6,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.33/25,040.35 = 6,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.33x = 25,040.35 × 6,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.33x = 154,283,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283,972.69/16,691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.36

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