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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.24, 25,063.38 and 6,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.24, 25,063.38 and 6,181.62 is: 9,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.24 : 25,063.38 = 6,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.24/25,063.38 = 6,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.24x = 25,063.38 × 6,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.24x = 154,932,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932,291.08/16,713.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.03

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