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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.13, 25,050.20 and 6,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.13, 25,050.20 and 6,837.17 is: 10,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.13 : 25,050.20 = 6,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.13/25,050.20 = 6,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.13x = 25,050.20 × 6,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.13x = 171,272,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,272,316.50/16,700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.75

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