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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.70, 25,045.41 and 6,164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.70, 25,045.41 and 6,164.79 is: 9,248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.70 : 25,045.41 = 6,164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.70/25,045.41 = 6,164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.70x = 25,045.41 × 6,164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.70x = 154,399,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,399,693.11/16,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.43

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