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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.56, 25,033.92 and 6,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.56, 25,033.92 and 6,161.14 is: 9,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.56 : 25,033.92 = 6,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.56/25,033.92 = 6,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.56x = 25,033.92 × 6,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.56x = 154,237,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,237,485.87/16,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.79

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