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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.36, 25,066.68 and 6,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.36, 25,066.68 and 6,179.10 is: 9,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.36 : 25,066.68 = 6,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.36/25,066.68 = 6,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.36x = 25,066.68 × 6,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.36x = 154,889,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889,522.39/16,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.74

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