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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.96, 25,002.12 and 6,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.96, 25,002.12 and 6,806.24 is: 10,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.96 : 25,002.12 = 6,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.96/25,002.12 = 6,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.96x = 25,002.12 × 6,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.96x = 170,170,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,170,429.23/16,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.60

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