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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.91, 25,071.10 and 6,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.91, 25,071.10 and 6,180 is: 9,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.91 : 25,071.10 = 6,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.91/25,071.10 = 6,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.91x = 25,071.10 × 6,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.91x = 154,939,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,939,382.55/16,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.53

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