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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.69, 25,058.52 and 6,844.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.69, 25,058.52 and 6,844.99 is: 10,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.69 : 25,058.52 = 6,844.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.69/25,058.52 = 6,844.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.69x = 25,058.52 × 6,844.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.69x = 171,525,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,525,318.81/16,705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.48

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