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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.18, 25,041.72 and 6,169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.18, 25,041.72 and 6,169.49 is: 9,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.18 : 25,041.72 = 6,169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.18/25,041.72 = 6,169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.18x = 25,041.72 × 6,169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.18x = 154,494,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,494,641.12/16,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.75

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