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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.94, 25,055.90 and 6,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.94, 25,055.90 and 6,843.24 is: 10,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.94 : 25,055.90 = 6,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.94/25,055.90 = 6,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.94x = 25,055.90 × 6,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.94x = 171,463,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,463,528.56/16,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.85

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