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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.66, 25,077.03 and 6,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.66, 25,077.03 and 6,184.89 is: 9,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.66 : 25,077.03 = 6,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.66/25,077.03 = 6,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.66x = 25,077.03 × 6,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.66x = 155,098,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,098,672.08/16,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.09

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