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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.68, 25,481.16 and 6,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.68, 25,481.16 and 6,051.12 is: 9,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.68 : 25,481.16 = 6,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.68/25,481.16 = 6,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.68x = 25,481.16 × 6,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.68x = 154,189,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,556.90/16,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.21

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