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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.34, 25,002.53 and 6,807.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.34, 25,002.53 and 6,807.61 is: 10,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.34 : 25,002.53 = 6,807.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.34/25,002.53 = 6,807.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.34x = 25,002.53 × 6,807.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.34x = 170,207,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,207,473.25/16,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.42

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