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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.36, 25,069.68 and 6,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.36, 25,069.68 and 6,181.12 is: 9,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.36 : 25,069.68 = 6,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.36/25,069.68 = 6,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.36x = 25,069.68 × 6,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.36x = 154,958,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,958,700.44/16,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.77

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