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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.88, 25,046.73 and 6,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.88, 25,046.73 and 6,837.16 is: 10,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.88 : 25,046.73 = 6,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.88/25,046.73 = 6,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.88x = 25,046.73 × 6,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.88x = 171,248,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,248,500.49/16,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.70

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