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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.18, 25,045.99 and 6,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.18, 25,045.99 and 6,837.37 is: 10,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.18 : 25,045.99 = 6,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.18/25,045.99 = 6,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.18x = 25,045.99 × 6,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.18x = 171,248,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,248,620.94/16,691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.83

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