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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.05, 25,068.94 and 6,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.05, 25,068.94 and 6,183.46 is: 9,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.05 : 25,068.94 = 6,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.05/25,068.94 = 6,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.05x = 25,068.94 × 6,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.05x = 155,012,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012,787.73/16,706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.84

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