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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.69, 25,139.45 and 4,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.69, 25,139.45 and 4,109.29 is: 6,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.69 : 25,139.45 = 4,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.69/25,139.45 = 4,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.69x = 25,139.45 × 4,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.69x = 103,305,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305,269.94/16,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.91

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