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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.73, 25,149.49 and 6,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.73, 25,149.49 and 6,094.57 is: 9,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.73 : 25,149.49 = 6,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.73/25,149.49 = 6,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.73x = 25,149.49 × 6,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.73x = 153,275,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,275,327.27/16,770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.45

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