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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.18, 25,069.94 and 6,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.18, 25,069.94 and 6,716.70 is: 10,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.18 : 25,069.94 = 6,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.18/25,069.94 = 6,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.18x = 25,069.94 × 6,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.18x = 168,387,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,387,266.00/16,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.32

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