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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.68, 25,476.66 and 6,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.68, 25,476.66 and 6,048.12 is: 9,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.68 : 25,476.66 = 6,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.68/25,476.66 = 6,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.68x = 25,476.66 × 6,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.68x = 154,085,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085,896.88/16,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.71

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