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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.70, 25,067.55 and 6,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.70, 25,067.55 and 6,847.70 is: 10,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.70 : 25,067.55 = 6,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.70/25,067.55 = 6,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.70x = 25,067.55 × 6,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.70x = 171,655,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655,062.14/16,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.55

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