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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.78, 25,041.88 and 6,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.78, 25,041.88 and 6,702.08 is: 10,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.78 : 25,041.88 = 6,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.78/25,041.88 = 6,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.78x = 25,041.88 × 6,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.78x = 167,832,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,832,683.11/16,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.00

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