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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.15, 25,036.80 and 6,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.15, 25,036.80 and 6,162.92 is: 9,242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.15 : 25,036.80 = 6,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.15/25,036.80 = 6,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.15x = 25,036.80 × 6,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.15x = 154,299,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,299,741.05/16,695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.19

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