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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.05, 25,062.26 and 6,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.05, 25,062.26 and 6,717.42 is: 10,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.05 : 25,062.26 = 6,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.05/25,062.26 = 6,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.05x = 25,062.26 × 6,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.05x = 168,353,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,353,692.98/16,708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.20

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