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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.48, 25,043.47 and 6,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.48, 25,043.47 and 6,172.43 is: 9,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.48 : 25,043.47 = 6,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.48/25,043.47 = 6,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.48x = 25,043.47 × 6,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.48x = 154,578,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,578,924.88/16,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.62

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