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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.49, 25,077.89 and 6,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.49, 25,077.89 and 6,190.32 is: 9,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.49 : 25,077.89 = 6,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.49/25,077.89 = 6,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.49x = 25,077.89 × 6,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.49x = 155,240,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,240,164.02/16,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.09

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