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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.88, 25,055.80 and 6,843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.88, 25,055.80 and 6,843.18 is: 10,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.88 : 25,055.80 = 6,843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.88/25,055.80 = 6,843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.88x = 25,055.80 × 6,843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.88x = 171,461,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,461,349.44/16,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.76

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