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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.67, 25,054.72 and 6,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.67, 25,054.72 and 6,309.23 is: 9,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.67 : 25,054.72 = 6,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.67/25,054.72 = 6,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.67x = 25,054.72 × 6,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.67x = 158,075,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,075,850.02/16,696.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.51

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