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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.52, 25,039.41 and 6,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.52, 25,039.41 and 6,835.24 is: 10,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.52 : 25,039.41 = 6,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.52/25,039.41 = 6,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.52x = 25,039.41 × 6,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.52x = 171,150,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,150,376.81/16,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.91

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