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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.97, 25,005.47 and 6,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.97, 25,005.47 and 6,812.96 is: 10,213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.97 : 25,005.47 = 6,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.97/25,005.47 = 6,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.97x = 25,005.47 × 6,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.97x = 170,361,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,361,107.80/16,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.51

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