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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.43, 25,046.37 and 6,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.43, 25,046.37 and 6,837.63 is: 10,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.43 : 25,046.37 = 6,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.43/25,046.37 = 6,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.43x = 25,046.37 × 6,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.43x = 171,257,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,257,810.90/16,691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.22

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