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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.59, 25,046.62 and 6,837.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.59, 25,046.62 and 6,837.79 is: 10,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.59 : 25,046.62 = 6,837.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.59/25,046.62 = 6,837.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.59x = 25,046.62 × 6,837.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.59x = 171,263,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263,565.46/16,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.47

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