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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.70, 25,052.55 and 6,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.70, 25,052.55 and 6,837.70 is: 10,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.70 : 25,052.55 = 6,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.70/25,052.55 = 6,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.70x = 25,052.55 × 6,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.70x = 171,301,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,301,821.14/16,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.55

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