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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.58, 25,062.80 and 6,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.58, 25,062.80 and 6,847.88 is: 10,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.58 : 25,062.80 = 6,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.58/25,062.80 = 6,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.58x = 25,062.80 × 6,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.58x = 171,627,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,627,046.86/16,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.79

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