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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.20, 25,066.83 and 6,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.20, 25,066.83 and 6,848.71 is: 10,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.20 : 25,066.83 = 6,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.20/25,066.83 = 6,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.20x = 25,066.83 × 6,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.20x = 171,675,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,675,449.29/16,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.08

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