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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.46, 25,042.32 and 6,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.46, 25,042.32 and 6,167.97 is: 9,242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.46 : 25,042.32 = 6,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.46/25,042.32 = 6,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.46x = 25,042.32 × 6,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.46x = 154,460,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,460,278.49/16,712.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.22

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