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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.26, 25,004.87 and 6,813.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.26, 25,004.87 and 6,813.83 is: 10,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.26 : 25,004.87 = 6,813.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.26/25,004.87 = 6,813.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.26x = 25,004.87 × 6,813.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.26x = 170,378,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,378,774.26/16,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.98

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