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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.40, 25,005.60 and 6,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.40, 25,005.60 and 6,803.20 is: 10,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.40 : 25,005.60 = 6,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.40/25,005.60 = 6,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.40x = 25,005.60 × 6,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.40x = 170,118,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,118,097.92/16,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.80

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