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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.88, 25,001.59 and 6,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.88, 25,001.59 and 6,820.08 is: 10,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.88 : 25,001.59 = 6,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.88/25,001.59 = 6,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.88x = 25,001.59 × 6,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.88x = 170,512,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,512,843.93/16,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.34

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