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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.16, 25,054.98 and 6,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.16, 25,054.98 and 6,843.64 is: 10,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.16 : 25,054.98 = 6,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.16/25,054.98 = 6,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.16x = 25,054.98 × 6,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.16x = 171,467,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467,263.33/16,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.10

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