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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.38, 25,048.98 and 6,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.38, 25,048.98 and 6,712.20 is: 10,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.38 : 25,048.98 = 6,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.38/25,048.98 = 6,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.38x = 25,048.98 × 6,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.38x = 168,133,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,133,763.56/16,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.03

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