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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.81, 25,035.28 and 6,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.81, 25,035.28 and 6,301.13 is: 9,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.81 : 25,035.28 = 6,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.81/25,035.28 = 6,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.81x = 25,035.28 × 6,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.81x = 157,750,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,750,412.94/16,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.77

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