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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.36, 25,068.18 and 6,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.36, 25,068.18 and 6,180.10 is: 9,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.36 : 25,068.18 = 6,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.36/25,068.18 = 6,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.36x = 25,068.18 × 6,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.36x = 154,923,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,923,859.22/16,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.24

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