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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.84, 25,097.82 and 6,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.84, 25,097.82 and 6,059.87 is: 9,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.84 : 25,097.82 = 6,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.84/25,097.82 = 6,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.84x = 25,097.82 × 6,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.84x = 152,089,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,089,400.99/16,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.37

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