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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.35, 25,009.20 and 6,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.35, 25,009.20 and 6,809.70 is: 10,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.35 : 25,009.20 = 6,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.35/25,009.20 = 6,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.35x = 25,009.20 × 6,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.35x = 170,305,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,305,149.24/16,663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.34

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