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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.20, 25,059.27 and 6,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.20, 25,059.27 and 6,845.49 is: 10,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.20 : 25,059.27 = 6,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.20/25,059.27 = 6,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.20x = 25,059.27 × 6,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.20x = 171,542,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,542,982.19/16,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.22

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