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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.84, 25,052.72 and 6,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.84, 25,052.72 and 6,841.13 is: 10,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.84 : 25,052.72 = 6,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.84/25,052.72 = 6,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.84x = 25,052.72 × 6,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.84x = 171,388,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,388,754.90/16,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.67

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