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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.12, 25,048.85 and 6,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.12, 25,048.85 and 6,170.91 is: 9,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.12 : 25,048.85 = 6,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.12/25,048.85 = 6,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.12x = 25,048.85 × 6,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.12x = 154,574,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,574,120.45/16,698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.98

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