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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.85, 25,041.04 and 6,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.85, 25,041.04 and 6,170.80 is: 9,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.85 : 25,041.04 = 6,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.85/25,041.04 = 6,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.85x = 25,041.04 × 6,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.85x = 154,523,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,523,249.63/16,695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.19

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