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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.89, 25,065.38 and 6,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.89, 25,065.38 and 6,847.16 is: 10,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.89 : 25,065.38 = 6,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.89/25,065.38 = 6,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.89x = 25,065.38 × 6,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.89x = 171,626,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,626,559.11/16,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.18

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