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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.38, 25,002.58 and 6,805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.38, 25,002.58 and 6,805.46 is: 10,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.38 : 25,002.58 = 6,805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.38/25,002.58 = 6,805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.38x = 25,002.58 × 6,805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.38x = 170,154,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,154,058.09/16,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.19

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