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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.29, 25,056.73 and 6,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.29, 25,056.73 and 6,030.21 is: 9,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.29 : 25,056.73 = 6,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.29/25,056.73 = 6,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.29x = 25,056.73 × 6,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.29x = 151,097,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,097,343.81/16,704.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.42

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