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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.49, 25,079.39 and 6,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.49, 25,079.39 and 6,191.32 is: 9,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.49 : 25,079.39 = 6,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.49/25,079.39 = 6,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.49x = 25,079.39 × 6,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.49x = 155,274,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,274,528.89/16,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.59

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