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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.20, 25,054.77 and 6,842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.20, 25,054.77 and 6,842.49 is: 10,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.20 : 25,054.77 = 6,842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.20/25,054.77 = 6,842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.20x = 25,054.77 × 6,842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.20x = 171,437,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,437,013.18/16,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.72

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