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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.33, 25,041.85 and 6,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.33, 25,041.85 and 6,162.42 is: 9,244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.33 : 25,041.85 = 6,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.33/25,041.85 = 6,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.33x = 25,041.85 × 6,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.33x = 154,318,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,318,397.28/16,692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.87

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