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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.20, 25,051.80 and 6,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.20, 25,051.80 and 6,837.20 is: 10,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.20 : 25,051.80 = 6,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.20/25,051.80 = 6,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.20x = 25,051.80 × 6,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.20x = 171,284,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,284,166.96/16,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.80

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