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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.99, 25,011.05 and 6,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.99, 25,011.05 and 6,814.26 is: 10,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.99 : 25,011.05 = 6,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.99/25,011.05 = 6,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.99x = 25,011.05 × 6,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.99x = 170,431,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,431,763.50/16,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.42

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