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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.74, 25,061.13 and 6,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.74, 25,061.13 and 6,180.12 is: 9,267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.74 : 25,061.13 = 6,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.74/25,061.13 = 6,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.74x = 25,061.13 × 6,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.74x = 154,880,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,880,790.74/16,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.78

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