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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.68, 25,469.16 and 6,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.68, 25,469.16 and 6,043.12 is: 9,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.68 : 25,469.16 = 6,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.68/25,469.16 = 6,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.68x = 25,469.16 × 6,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.68x = 153,913,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,913,190.18/16,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.22

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