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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.24, 25,065.96 and 6,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.24, 25,065.96 and 6,850.12 is: 10,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.24 : 25,065.96 = 6,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.24/25,065.96 = 6,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.24x = 25,065.96 × 6,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.24x = 171,704,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,704,833.92/16,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.81

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