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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.99, 25,052.72 and 6,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.99, 25,052.72 and 6,709.29 is: 10,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.99 : 25,052.72 = 6,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.99/25,052.72 = 6,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.99x = 25,052.72 × 6,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.99x = 168,085,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,085,963.77/16,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.83

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