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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.48, 25,052.40 and 6,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.48, 25,052.40 and 6,833.88 is: 10,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.48 : 25,052.40 = 6,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.48/25,052.40 = 6,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.48x = 25,052.40 × 6,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.48x = 171,205,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,205,095.31/16,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.89

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