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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.14, 25,061.40 and 6,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.14, 25,061.40 and 6,179.12 is: 9,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.14 : 25,061.40 = 6,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.14/25,061.40 = 6,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.14x = 25,061.40 × 6,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.14x = 154,857,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,857,397.97/16,699.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.38

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