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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.63, 25,052.45 and 6,838.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.63, 25,052.45 and 6,838.67 is: 10,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.63 : 25,052.45 = 6,838.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.63/25,052.45 = 6,838.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.63x = 25,052.45 × 6,838.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.63x = 171,325,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,325,278.79/16,701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.00

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