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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.38, 25,058.06 and 6,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.38, 25,058.06 and 6,844.68 is: 10,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.38 : 25,058.06 = 6,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.38/25,058.06 = 6,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.38x = 25,058.06 × 6,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.38x = 171,514,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,514,402.12/16,705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.02

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