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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.50, 25,041.81 and 6,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.50, 25,041.81 and 6,834.82 is: 10,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.50 : 25,041.81 = 6,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.50/25,041.81 = 6,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.50x = 25,041.81 × 6,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.50x = 171,156,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,156,138.62/16,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.27

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