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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.39, 25,055.06 and 6,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.39, 25,055.06 and 6,842.68 is: 10,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.39 : 25,055.06 = 6,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.39/25,055.06 = 6,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.39x = 25,055.06 × 6,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.39x = 171,443,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,443,723.75/16,703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.01

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