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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.38, 25,051.29 and 6,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.38, 25,051.29 and 6,838.22 is: 10,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.38 : 25,051.29 = 6,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.38/25,051.29 = 6,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.38x = 25,051.29 × 6,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.38x = 171,306,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,306,232.30/16,701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.01

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