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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.34, 25,001.03 and 6,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.34, 25,001.03 and 6,806.61 is: 10,209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.34 : 25,001.03 = 6,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.34/25,001.03 = 6,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.34x = 25,001.03 × 6,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.34x = 170,172,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,172,346.05/16,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.93

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