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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.83, 25,042.61 and 6,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.83, 25,042.61 and 6,162.92 is: 9,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.83 : 25,042.61 = 6,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.83/25,042.61 = 6,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.83x = 25,042.61 × 6,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.83x = 154,335,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,335,445.99/16,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.62

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