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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.16, 25,035.85 and 6,837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.16, 25,035.85 and 6,837.04 is: 10,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.16 : 25,035.85 = 6,837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.16/25,035.85 = 6,837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.16x = 25,035.85 × 6,837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.16x = 171,171,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,171,107.88/16,703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.83

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