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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.47, 25,012.22 and 6,817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.47, 25,012.22 and 6,817.46 is: 10,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.47 : 25,012.22 = 6,817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.47/25,012.22 = 6,817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.47x = 25,012.22 × 6,817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.47x = 170,519,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,519,650.21/16,684.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.26

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