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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.34, 25,049.87 and 6,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.34, 25,049.87 and 6,170.79 is: 9,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.34 : 25,049.87 = 6,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.34/25,049.87 = 6,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.34x = 25,049.87 × 6,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.34x = 154,577,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,577,487.30/16,693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.83

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