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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.94, 25,057.74 and 6,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.94, 25,057.74 and 6,180.20 is: 9,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.94 : 25,057.74 = 6,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.94/25,057.74 = 6,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.94x = 25,057.74 × 6,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.94x = 154,861,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,861,704.01/16,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.76

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