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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.52, 25,036.41 and 6,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.52, 25,036.41 and 6,833.24 is: 10,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.52 : 25,036.41 = 6,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.52/25,036.41 = 6,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.52x = 25,036.41 × 6,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.52x = 171,079,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,079,798.27/16,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.91

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