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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.43, 25,058.33 and 6,710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.43, 25,058.33 and 6,710.27 is: 10,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.43 : 25,058.33 = 6,710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.43/25,058.33 = 6,710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.43x = 25,058.33 × 6,710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.43x = 168,148,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148,001.21/16,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.28

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