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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.08, 25,064.64 and 6,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.08, 25,064.64 and 6,846.56 is: 10,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.08 : 25,064.64 = 6,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.08/25,064.64 = 6,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.08x = 25,064.64 × 6,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.08x = 171,606,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,606,561.64/16,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.64

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