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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.18, 25,013.13 and 6,809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.18, 25,013.13 and 6,809.62 is: 10,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.18 : 25,013.13 = 6,809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.18/25,013.13 = 6,809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.18x = 25,013.13 × 6,809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.18x = 170,329,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,329,910.31/16,672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.42

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