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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.29, 25,053.38 and 6,841.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.29, 25,053.38 and 6,841.57 is: 10,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.29 : 25,053.38 = 6,841.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.29/25,053.38 = 6,841.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.29x = 25,053.38 × 6,841.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.29x = 171,404,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,404,453.01/16,702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.33

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