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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.18, 25,011.63 and 6,808.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.18, 25,011.63 and 6,808.62 is: 10,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.18 : 25,011.63 = 6,808.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.18/25,011.63 = 6,808.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.18x = 25,011.63 × 6,808.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.18x = 170,294,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294,684.25/16,671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.91

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