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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.41, 25,061.94 and 6,845.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.41, 25,061.94 and 6,845.31 is: 10,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.41 : 25,061.94 = 6,845.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.41/25,061.94 = 6,845.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.41x = 25,061.94 × 6,845.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.41x = 171,556,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,556,748.50/16,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.69

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