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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950, 25,425 and 6,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950, 25,425 and 6,006 is: 9,009

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950 : 25,425 = 6,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950/25,425 = 6,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950x = 25,425 × 6,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950x = 152,702,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,702,550/16,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009

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