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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.32, 25,065.02 and 6,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.32, 25,065.02 and 6,715.66 is: 10,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.32 : 25,065.02 = 6,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.32/25,065.02 = 6,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.32x = 25,065.02 × 6,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.32x = 168,328,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,328,152.21/16,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.70

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