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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.97, 25,050.06 and 6,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.97, 25,050.06 and 6,839.24 is: 10,258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.97 : 25,050.06 = 6,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.97/25,050.06 = 6,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.97x = 25,050.06 × 6,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.97x = 171,323,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323,247.10/16,699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.89

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