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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.06, 25,073.44 and 6,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.06, 25,073.44 and 6,186.46 is: 9,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.06 : 25,073.44 = 6,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.06/25,073.44 = 6,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.06x = 25,073.44 × 6,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.06x = 155,115,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,115,833.62/16,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.34

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