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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.88, 25,052.04 and 6,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.88, 25,052.04 and 6,838.72 is: 10,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.88 : 25,052.04 = 6,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.88/25,052.04 = 6,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.88x = 25,052.04 × 6,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.88x = 171,323,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323,886.99/16,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.76

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