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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.38, 25,009.47 and 6,815.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.38, 25,009.47 and 6,815.34 is: 10,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.38 : 25,009.47 = 6,815.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.38/25,009.47 = 6,815.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.38x = 25,009.47 × 6,815.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.38x = 170,448,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,448,041.27/16,687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.19

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