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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.39, 25,045.10 and 6,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.39, 25,045.10 and 6,169.16 is: 9,251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.39 : 25,045.10 = 6,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.39/25,045.10 = 6,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.39x = 25,045.10 × 6,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.39x = 154,507,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,507,284.02/16,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.16

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