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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.77, 25,001.68 and 6,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.77, 25,001.68 and 6,807.05 is: 10,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.77 : 25,001.68 = 6,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.77/25,001.68 = 6,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.77x = 25,001.68 × 6,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.77x = 170,187,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,187,685.84/16,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.59

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