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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.04, 25,068.74 and 6,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.04, 25,068.74 and 6,849.09 is: 10,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.04 : 25,068.74 = 6,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.04/25,068.74 = 6,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.04x = 25,068.74 × 6,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.04x = 171,698,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,698,022.20/16,709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.76

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