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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.18, 25,012.81 and 6,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.18, 25,012.81 and 6,814.46 is: 10,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.18 : 25,012.81 = 6,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.18/25,012.81 = 6,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.18x = 25,012.81 × 6,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.18x = 170,448,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,448,793.23/16,675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.71

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