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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.99, 25,051.22 and 6,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.99, 25,051.22 and 6,708.29 is: 10,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.99 : 25,051.22 = 6,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.99/25,051.22 = 6,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.99x = 25,051.22 × 6,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.99x = 168,050,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,050,964.08/16,700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.34

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