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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.06, 25,034.67 and 6,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.06, 25,034.67 and 6,161.64 is: 9,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.06 : 25,034.67 = 6,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.06/25,034.67 = 6,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.06x = 25,034.67 × 6,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.06x = 154,254,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,254,624.06/16,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.54

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