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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.94, 25,160.46 and 6,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.94, 25,160.46 and 6,241.30 is: 9,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.94 : 25,160.46 = 6,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.94/25,160.46 = 6,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.94x = 25,160.46 × 6,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.94x = 157,033,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,033,979.00/16,770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.46

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