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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.38, 25,013.10 and 6,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.38, 25,013.10 and 6,812.46 is: 10,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.38 : 25,013.10 = 6,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.38/25,013.10 = 6,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.38x = 25,013.10 × 6,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.38x = 170,400,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,400,743.23/16,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.70

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