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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.50, 25,501.77 and 6,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.50, 25,501.77 and 6,049.50 is: 9,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.50 : 25,501.77 = 6,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.50/25,501.77 = 6,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.50x = 25,501.77 × 6,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.50x = 154,272,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,272,957.62/16,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.35

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