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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.68, 25,475.16 and 6,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.68, 25,475.16 and 6,047.12 is: 9,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.68 : 25,475.16 = 6,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.68/25,475.16 = 6,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.68x = 25,475.16 × 6,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.68x = 154,051,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,051,349.54/16,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.21

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