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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.75, 25,042.19 and 6,835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.75, 25,042.19 and 6,835.07 is: 10,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.75 : 25,042.19 = 6,835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.75/25,042.19 = 6,835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.75x = 25,042.19 × 6,835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.75x = 171,164,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,164,962.22/16,707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.64

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