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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.66, 25,058.92 and 6,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.66, 25,058.92 and 6,310.41 is: 9,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.66 : 25,058.92 = 6,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.66/25,058.92 = 6,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.66x = 25,058.92 × 6,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.66x = 158,131,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,131,961.44/16,698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.74

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