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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,746.16, 25,101.54 and 6,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,746.16, 25,101.54 and 6,065.39 is: 9,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,746.16 : 25,101.54 = 6,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,746.16/25,101.54 = 6,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,746.16x = 25,101.54 × 6,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,746.16x = 152,250,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,250,692.45/16,746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.68

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